Concreting Lead in Forbes

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Concreter - Lead to join the Civil Construction Crew of Forbes Shire Council. Reporting directly to the Supervisor Construction and Maintenance, the aim of this position is to lead and deliver expert concreting work activities as part of the Civil Construction team within the Engineering Department, Works division of Council.

This position will include expertise in planning, formwork, design plans and execution of concreting, kerb and guttering, paving and associated works. This position will have accountability for mentoring, training and upskilling of all Council Team Leaders and operators in the area of civil concreting works. The role will also be responsible for continuous improvement in innovative technologies and industry developments as well as efficiency and work planning.

Forbes is a vibrant town nestled on the Lachlan River and has the amazing Lake Forbes running through the centre of town. In a sought-after location, Forbes offers ease of access to Sydney via a 1-hour flight or a 3-hour drive to Canberra. We are also located halfway between the busy cities of Melbourne and Brisbane right on the Newell Highway boasting the benefits of country living with young families and couples who may want to work in Mining or construction as well as a thriving agricultural base.

Forbes Council is a hive of activity, especially in regard to the operational delivery of projects to the community and the diversity within the workforce. With an Organisational Structure with close to 150 identified positions, roles range from Masters and Degree qualified professionals (Engineers, Surveyors, Planners and Accountants) to experienced labourers, trainees, trade qualified operators and a diverse range of officers in administration, Strategy, environment, economic development and community.

Council offers flexible work arrangements, study support and a wide exposure to the legislative operations of Local Government through to community engagement and delivery. With a $50 million capital works budget for the delivery of infrastructure and capital projects, Council is currently undertaking exciting projects such as the Goldridge Estate, subdivision development, Central West Industrial Park, Lake Forbes Activation Strategy, CBD redevelopment Projects, major works in regard to the Water and Sewer networks, our state-of-the-art Central West Livestock Exchange and a range of other exciting projects.

Forbes Shire Council is also currently delivering major projects in the People and Technology space including Leadership Development programs, online management software and enterprise-wide system upgrades - in the aim of being future ready for the dynamic and changing pace of Local Government.

Our future plans are related to the IP&R framework in Local Government and our emphasis is in the areas of preservation, growth and development in Infrastructure and asset management, governance and leadership, community development and environment and heritage. We have ambitious goals set out in our Community Strategic Plan – paving the way for an ever-changing and growing Forbes Shire, and Central West hub into the future.

Forbes Council values vibrancy and energy, community partnerships, high quality delivery and the safest operations for our staff and the community. Come and be a part of our team!