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Job Title


Leading Hand Structures


Company : South Gippsland Shire Council


Location : Leongatha, Victoria


Created : 2025-10-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Band 4 annual salary: $74,203 including industry allowance + 12% super and maintenance allowance Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm with fortnightly RDO If youre looking for your next opportunity or want to learn new skills, we currently have a fixedterm position in a supportive team focussed on preventative maintenance. Make a positive contribution to the South Gippsland community by assisting in the delivery of Councils periodic maintenance program, specifically footpaths, kerb and channel, bridges and culverts and, assist with the supervision of contractors and labour hire resources performing the maintenance works. Key responsibilities include: Assist Supervisor to oversee daily activities of concreting contractors. Conduct regular site inspections. Address any issues or discrepancies promptly and effectively. Assist the Supervisor with planning and scheduling work. Lead maintenance works, assembling ad hoc teams. Perform hands on and manual handling maintenance tasks. Operate plant, machinery, tools and equipment as required. ABOUT YOU To be successful you will have: Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent. Demonstrated experience in concrete construction, finishing and form setting. Plant operating experience. Proven ability to plan work for others, make resourcing decisions and deal with unforeseen circumstances. Ability to lead a team to ensure performance and behaviours are of a high standard. Ability to read and comprehend job plans and specifications. Current Heavy Vehicle and Drivers Licence. ABOUT US South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, windswept beaches and the worldfamous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek likeminded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture. WHY YOU''LL LOVE WORKING WITH US! Worklife balance with flexible working arrangements Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles Ongoing training and professional development opportunities South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment Enjoy a variety of changing health and wellbeing programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions Mentoring, coaching and secondments Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Opportunity to purchase additional leave Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions CLOSING DATE Applications close Midnight Wednesday 5 November 2025. CONTACT Enquiries to: Eddy Stanton, Acting Coordinator Periodic Maintenance on 5662 9827 NEXT STEPS If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application. You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! For further information on our recruitment process please click here. All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email. All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidates employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job. Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, weve got this one. South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 0356629233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements. All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, antidiscrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above. #J-18808-Ljbffr