Leading Hand

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

**About the role**

As the Leading Hand (Construction) you will be part of the Capital Delivery team and responsible for undertaking skilled civil and/or municipal construction and maintenance work in accordance with Council standards. Assist the Supervisor (Construction) in undertaking skilled construction in accordance with Council’s municipal, landscape, civil works projects by controlling components of the project’s construction.

**Some of your key responsibilities will include**:

- Carry out and complete skilled civil and/or municipal construction and maintenance activities to Council Standards, Australian Standards or Australian Quality Framework performance standards (as appropriate)
- Comply with relevant legislation, Council policies and procedures
- Operate plant and equipment within licence requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and to Council standards
- Understand and utilise Council’s computer systems, programs, and operations to support the delivery of construction activities

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence
- General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) card
- Certificate III in Civil Construction or evidence of equivalent demonstrated civil construction knowledge and experience covering the duties listed under accountabilities above

A pre-employment medical will be required for this role (including Drug and Alcohol Testing).

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full-time role, at LGE Level 6-7 with a salary commencing at $67,220 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

**Join us**
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing learning, development, and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave, and other leave options
- Career advancement opportunities within our Capital delivery branch
- Work on the implementation of major Capital projects
- 9 day fortnight/specific roster
- A variety of salary packaging options that include financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
- a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.