Drainage Leading Hand

Drainage Leading Hand

• Permanent Full Time
• $80396.92 - $92896.88 Super Allowances
• Generous superannuation scheme up to 15.5%
• Excellent employee benefits including the potential to salary package a novated lease vehicle and housing gym membership and corporate health discounts

Why work for theCity:

The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwestcoastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and theopportunity to be part of one of the most progressive diverse andambitious Local Governments in the pride ourselveson providing positive outcomes for our community and offering asupportive environment for our employees.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and capable LeadingHand to coordinate and lead the delivery of stormwaterdrainage construction reconstruction and maintenance works acrossour rapidly growing region.

This is a key leadership role within our Maintenance teamproviding the opportunity to make a real impact on communityinfrastructure while enjoying the unbeatable South Westlifestyle.

What youll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate the Drainage team to deliver construction and maintenance works safely efficiently and to a high standard.
• Manage drainage capital works projects and programmed maintenance activities within budget and timeframes.
• Interpret design plans estimate materials schedule works and manage multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Oversee contractors traffic management and internal crews on active roadways and confined spaces.
• Provide day-to-day leadership mentoring and on-the-job training to team members.
• Assist with budgets estimates procurement and contract management.

What youll bring to the role:

You will align with the Citys Values and be able to demonstratethe below competencies:

• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure construction and maintenance with strong expertise in stormwater drainage.
• Advanced plant operation experience (including backhoe loaders) and a thorough understanding of plant safety and pre-start checks.
• Proven leadership job planning budgeting and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret design and construction plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Confidence supervising teams contractors and traffic management in high-risk environments.

Pre-employment requirements:

• Current HR Class Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance not more than six months old
• White Card
• Proof of right to work in Australia

Apply: Please click Applyand follow the prompts. Please remember to attach a copy of yourcurrent resume.

Enquiries: James Edmonds - Civil WorksCoordinator onor Human Resources on (08) .

Closing date: Applications are invited until4.30pm on Sunday 24^th of May. Screening of applicationsmay take place throughout the advertising period.

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflectsthe diversity of our customers and encourages applicationsfromAboriginal Australians people from culturally diversebackgrounds people living with a disability and people of allages.