At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil construction teams and ensure smooth project delivery across Wollongong.
- Company: Wollongong City Council, dedicated to creating an extraordinary community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, generous leave, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 83993 - 92781 $ per year.
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced civil construction professional ready to lead from the front? Wollongong City Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Civil Foreperson to join our City Works team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality maintenance and construction projects that directly impact our community.
As a Leading Hand, you'll be responsible for supervising and coordinating civil construction and maintenance works across the city. You'll lead a dedicated team, manage resources, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and contribute to the planning and delivery of key infrastructure projects. This is a permanent full-time position and may include some weekend and over-time work depending on operational requirements. Salary from A$83,993.22 up to A$92,780.60 per annum plus superannuation (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications). This position involves undertaking repetitive manual tasks and applicants should be suitably fit to undertake the duties as outlined in the job description.
What you will be doing
- Lead civil works teams on-site in a hands-on leadership role
- Ensure smooth daily operations through effective planning and coordination of:
- Resources
- Schedules
- Priorities
- Maintain high standards of safety compliance
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members
- Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders, contractors, and members of the public
- Focus on successful project delivery by:
- Monitoring progress
- Addressing challenges proactively
- Providing timely and accurate reporting to all parties
About you
You'll bring a Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent hands-on experience, along with a solid background in civil construction and maintenance. You will have experience leading teams in civil construction. Your leadership skills will shine as you guide and coordinate teams, ensuring projects run smoothly and safely. With a strong understanding of WHS and environmental regulations, you'll be confident in upholding compliance on-site. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will help you build strong relationships with your team, stakeholders, and the community. A current Class C Driver's Licence and relevant industry tickets such as a White Card and Traffic Control certifications are essential to hit the ground running.
You will bring the following licences/tickets, if not, you will be willing to obtain:
- Working near power lines
- Traffic Control Using a Stop/Slow Baton - Level 1
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
- True work-life balance with hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off
- Great working conditions with a 9-day fortnight and regular rostered day off (RDO)
- Career growth and recognition through various development initiatives
- Generous leave provisions including five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata)
- Health, safety, and wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing
- Join our Social Club for monthly activities and events
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community. Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Foreperson/Leading Hand employer: Wollongong City Council
Wollongong City Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance, offering flexible hybrid work options and a 35-hour work week. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive professional development opportunities, generous leave provisions, and a vibrant social culture that fosters collaboration and community engagement. Join us in making a meaningful impact in our extraordinary Wollongong, where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
