• Join a team committed to putting Safety first
• Career development opportunities and room to grow
• Permanent full time opportunity, based in Narrandera

About The Team

The Regional and Outer Metropolitan division is focused on understanding the particular needs of regional communities across NSW and delivering customer-centred integrated transport services and infrastructure.

The opportunity

Right now, we have a permanent full-time opportunity for a Team Leader – Mechanical Trades to join us in the Regional Maintenance Delivery team in Narrandera, NSW.

We’re working on game-changing projects and this role will allow you to develop your skills and gain exposure to types of work that you just won’t find anywhere else.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the team processes occur and quality objectives are achieved. You will be leading a small crew (of up to 8 members) who undertake maintenance and repairs on a range of plant items, vehicles and mechanical equipment where no day is the same! You will be involved in:

• Facilitating team meetings, processes and encourage team engagement and suggestions for improvement
• Short term planning
• Simple problem evaluation and continuous improvement processes
• Conflict resolution and team development
• Ensuring equity within the team
• Ordering of materials/product and record keeping
• Work Health Safety inspections
• Supervision of minor contracts associated with the team’s activities

You may also be required to work outside normal working hours. You must be able attend after hour call-outs as well as be prepared to travel throughout the state and work at locations away from the base station.

About You

We are looking for a born people leader and safety professional with the ability to overcome and remove obstacles in the course of work.

To be successful in this role, you will have extended experience and understanding in Mechanical Trades involving installation, maintenance, repairs, commissioning, and modification of complex machinery driven by hydraulic/pneumatic principles, as well as:

• Motor Vehicle Repair industry council ticket
• HR Driver license
• White Card
• Traffic control certificates (upon commencement of role only)

You’re an experienced negotiator and possess a finely tuned ability to communicate, influence and find solutions whilst keeping up the team spirit.

Additionally, experience in previous leadership roles or safety committee involvement will be highly advantageous.

Wage And Benefits

The wage for this position is $ 1468.52 (pay point 24) per week plus superannuation.

• 9 Day Fortnights
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave available
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
• Career progression opportunities encouraged
• Rewarding and inclusive team environment

Interested?

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process. Please note, direct applications via email will not be accepted.

Applications close: 11.59pm Sunday 7th February 2021

For any enquiries, please email Karen Rayner at Karen.rayner@transport.nsw.gov.au .

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us

We take the WH&S and the management of fatigue of our employees seriously. Therefore, to be successful in this role it is a requirement that you must reside within a reasonable distance from your identified Headquarters/depot.

Please note: The successful candidate will undertake background checks including a National Police Check.