Traffic Control

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated individuals to oversee our traffic management operations and ensure smooth, safe practices for our workers and travellers using public roads and related infrastructure.

Opportunities include a Team Leader Traffic Control and 2x Traffic Control /Civil Crew Members.

**_ Team Leader Traffic Control_** - to lead and supervise the traffic control crews on site. A temporary full time position for 12 months.

To be successful, you will have;
- A current SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards for Traffic Controller, Implement Traffic Control Plans and Prepare a work zone traffic management plan
- Extensive experience in traffic control or management and implement traffic management plans and protocols with the ability monitor and adjust traffic flow to enhance safety
- Experience in a civil construction and maintenance field with competencies in using small plant and hand tools
- General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (white card)
- Current Drivers Licence (Class C, LR or ability to obtain)
- Working Under Overhead Powerlines accreditation (or ability to obtain)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction (or willing to undertake)

In addition to the traffic control tasks, you will have the opportunity to support the civil works across our construction, maintenance and precinct presentation teams within our local government area and can include concreting, drainage, pavements, street furniture and presentation of our city's infrastructure.

**_ Traffic Control Crew Members_** - to support the traffic control management and undertake general civil labouring duties across our city. Two temporary full time positions for 12 months.

To be successful, you will be a motivated team player and have experience in undertaking traffic management duties and civil construction.

In addition to traffic control management, you will be required to carry out general labouring duties in the areas of civil construction, maintenance and precinct presentation. Duties include concreting, repair and patching potholes, signage and street furniture maintenance, stormwater drainage and general maintenance on Council's assets.

You will require;
- A current SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Cards for Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans
- Experience in traffic control or management and implement traffic management plans and protocols with the ability monitor and adjust traffic flow to enhance safety
- Experience in a civil construction and maintenance field with competencies in using small plant and hand tools
- General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (white card)
- Current Drivers Licence

**About us**:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.

**We offer**:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
- Full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
- Temporary positions for a period of 12 months
- Commencing salary range for Team Leader from $1,269 - $1,346 per week (dependent on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Commencing salary range for Crew Member from $1,084- $1,150 per week (dependent on skills and experience)
- Plus Adverse Working Condition Allowance
- Plus 11.5% superannuation
- Great organisational culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Access to local government benefits and Shellharbour employee programs which include; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Fitness Passport, Provident Fund activities and more.

**Please Note**: You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment

For further information about these positions, please see the position descriptions for **Team Leader Traffic Control** or **Crew Member Traffic Control**.**

**Contact**:Joshua Gettens, Team Coordinator Cemetery and Pavements on 0437 899 326.

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