Application Package
Position Title:
Civil Works Coordinator
Employee:
Vacant
Terms of Employment:
Full-time – Monday to Friday -40 hours per week + Overtime
Salary – Band 9 – Section Coordinator - $70,000 (base wages)
Industry Disability Allowance - $1276.60 per annum
First Aid Allowance - $612.04 per annum (requires formal qualifications)
Away from Base - $4.33 per hour away from home
Leading Hand Allowance
1 RDO/month
6 Weeks Annual Leave and $1,250 annual airfare allowance
$16,050 PBI Salary Sacrifice
Business Unit:
Ganybu Infrastructure, Housing & Services (GIHS)
Reports to:
GIHS Manager
Classification:
223311 -Civil Engineer
Supervises:
Role Purpose:
Key Internal Relationships:
Key External Relationships:
Civil Works Trainer, Plant Operators and Civil Works Team
To assist in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of all LHAI's
construction and civil works programs through the application of theory
and knowledge, operation of heavy plant equipment when required,
supervision and mentoring of other team members.
Relationship Scope
GIHS Manager, Municipal & Essential Services Coordinator, Purchasing,
Freight & Facilities Coordinator & Fleet & Member Vehicle Coordinator.
Civil Works Trainer
Department of Planning & Infrastructure, East Arnhem Shire Council,
Northern Lands Council and Local Government of the Northern Territory
(Lgant)
Delegations
Financial:
As per Association Policy.
Contractual:
As per Association Policy.
Purchasing:
As per Association Policy.
Staff:
To supervise/coordinate and direct the work activities of the Civil Works
Team.
Legislation Governing Position
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Workplace Health & Safety Act 2007, National Privacy Act 1998
Laynhapuy Homelands Association Incorporated provides developmental support services
to 24 Homeland centres in North East Anhem Land with a total population of
approximately 1200 Homeland members.
The Association comprises of the following Departments and areas of service delivery:
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Administration – corporate, asset and HR management functions
Primary Health Care Service – Remote Health
Community Aged / Disabled Care Service
Housing – new buildings and maintenance
Employment, Training and Community Development
Building, Essential Services and Civil Works
Mechanical workshop
Community Development Employment Program (CDEP)
Various business enterprises within the Homelands
Laynhapuy Aviation Pty Ltd.
The Association membership comprises of residents from all of our Homelands with the
Executive Council being made up of from the senior mala leaders of each Homeland. A
Chairman is elected from the Executive Council.
The Association was incorporated in 1986 and is endeavouring to balance delivery of
developmental support services with Aboriginal traditional law and culture to achieve the
organisations objectives and to meet with the aspirations of the member clans.
LHAI is also strongly committed and is corporately aligned to advance the capacity of
Yolngu people in the areas of training, development and employment with a strategic
focus and commitment to promoting continuous improvement, learning, empowerment
and ownership for our Homeland people to achieve self management and self sufficiency
in the areas of Cultural preservation, Homeland management, business and enterprise
management, health, education and employment.
Laynhapuy Homelands Association Incorporated together with Laynhapuy Aviation Pty
Ltd has 130 employees.
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Vision Statement
Laynhapuy Homelands Association Inc. is an independent provider of services and
facilitator or community and economic development for its members in our Homelands.
Mission Statement
To support the development of the wanga (homeland centres), and to maintain the land
and the culture, for future generations of homeland malas (clans); and to promote self
sufficiency in the management and determination of our future. The Association is
committed to the continuation of homeland mala peace and harmony.
Purpose
To remember, respect and work towards the Vision of our old people, to support our
members in our homelands through:
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Land and sea management
Cultural support
Health and community services
Infrastructure, development and services
Community and economic development
Employment and training opportunities
Knowledge and skills transference
Representing and promoting Laynhapuy Homelands
Leadership and good governance
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Key Responsibility Area:
Apply theory and principals of civil engineering for the planning and design of LHAI’s civil works programs
in consultation with the GIHS Manager.
In consultation with the GIHS Manager assist with the following :
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Analyze survey reports, maps drawing, blueprints, aerial photography and other geographical data to assist with
the planning of civil works project.
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Asses load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factor design specification.
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Assist with the development of plans and cost estimate for civil works projects.
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Plan and design transportation and / or hydraulic system and structures, following government and applicable
Australian standards.
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Direct and / or participate in the survey to lay out installations and establish reference point evaluations to guide
construction.
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Plan and conduct field surveys to assess new and existing sites.
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Provide technical advice regarding the design, construction or program modification and / or repairs to GIHS
Manager.
Key Responsibility Area:
Coordination/supervision of LHA’s civil works programs in consultation with the GIHS Manager.
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Direct the construction, operations and maintenance activities at project sites,
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Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and sanitation
standards, where applicable.
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Provide minimal supervision and direction to other contractors where applicable.
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Report maintenance and l or project problems occurring at sites and negotiate changes to resolve problems with
IHS Manager.
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Ensure compliance of LHAI’s Policy and Procedures for work zone traffic management and site diary record
keeping.
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Key Responsibility Area:
Perform civil works operating activities as required by GIHS Department from time to time.
 Work from drawings and markers to complete all civil work and construction projects
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Undertake the following civil works activities in the Homelands and designated roads / tracks leading to
Homelands:
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Operate, service and maintain LHAI’s Grader
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Gravel Road maintenance using existing and imported materials
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Table drain maintenance where required
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Measure and mark site for spreading of gravel from tippers and undertake leveling requirements of the area
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Measure and mark site for spreading of gravel from tippers and undertake leveling requirements of the area
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Hand excavate around the site to locate essential services e.g. Water, Telstra lines and
gas lines.
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Break up paving, rock and similar materials by operating hydraulic and pneumatic breakers.
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Excavate or scrap earth, rock or rubble to correct the level and alignment of roads leading to Homeland
communities.
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Operate equipment to load trucks with excavated fill and organize the dumping of fill.
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Back fill trenches where required
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Undertake other repairs to roads and other surfaces where required and perform associated traffic control
activities
Key Responsibility Area:
Operate Heavy Plant Equipment to complete project work as required by LHAI.
 Prepare machines for operation
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Operate plant and equipment including loaders bulldozers, forklifts, excavators, rock drills, rock crushers, tractors
and trucks as required.
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Load and unload equipment from low loaders and move it around work sites as required.
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Select, change and operate special attachments such as winches, scrub clearers, rippers, pile drivers and rockbreaking hammers as required for particular projects.
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Key Responsibility Area:
Coordinate maintenance work on all LHAI’s Heavy Plant Equipment.
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Ensure compliance of daily, monthly and or other routine reports and checks are completed by;
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Regularly servicing equipment by cleaning, lubricating and re-fuelling and making minor repairs when necessary.
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Ensuring equipment is available to the Mechanical Services Department for regular maintenance activities
according to their maintenance schedules.
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Troubleshoot equipment/process problems and recommend repairs where required.
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Undertake regular preventative maintenance activities such as cleaning and repair of equipment to avoid
stoppages and I or breakdowns.
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Maintain all tools, company vehicles and equipment provided by LHAI ensuring all resources are accounted for
and maintained in accordance with Association Policy.
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Key Responsibility Area:
Coordinate Staff Development & Training
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Continually lead all Yolngu staff through actively mentoring and providing support mechanisms that allows them
to achieve set work tasks and ultimately organizational goals
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Participate in the continual improvement of plant operating and training methods.
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Facilitate on the job training in conjunction with the Civil Works Trainer for all new employees and members of
the Civil Works Team where required.
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Report back to GIHS Manager any training needs indentified during the course of work for new employees and
civil works team members.
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Key Responsibility Area:
OH & S Management
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Maintain safe work procedures with regard to all work related machinery and tools as required by the Workplace
Health & Safety Act 2007.
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Ensure all systems and work procedures maintain integrity and are compliant with the Workplace Health &
Safety Act and the relevant NT Codes of Practice.
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Identify hazards and assess the OH&S risk at each workplace (Homelands) and report to the GIHS Manager
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Maintain adequate reporting systems in accordance to LHA[ policy and the Workplace Health & Safety Act
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Job Specification
As Civil Works Coordinator
Experience
Essential:
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Previous practical experience in civil construction.
Demonstrated experience in gravel road maintenance and road construction techniques.
Previous practical experience in road construction (Unsealed) and associated compaction techniques
Previous practical experience in the operation and associated maintenance activities of heavy plant equipment
including loaders, bulldozers, forklifts, backhoe, excavators and rock crushers and breakers.
Desirable:
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Experience in remote airstrip and rubbish tip construction
Knowledge and Skills
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Ability to obtain NT Heavy Combination/Multi Combination Drivers Licence.
Current Traffic Control Ticket- WZ2 & WZ3
Licence for all heavy plant equipment listed above.
Ability to train, support and mentor Indigenous employees and members to achieve organisational goals and the
necessary competencies for individuals to perform effectively at their work, with their businesses and in their
communities leading to the accomplishment of self sufficiency and self determination.
Ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
Desirable:
 Computer Literate- Microsoft word, excel & email.
 Knowledge of current OH&S legislation and safe work practices underlining civil work and heavy plant
operations.
Knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to:
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Ethical practice
Anti discrimination and equal employment opportunity
Cultural and linguistic diversity
Occupational health and safety
Privacy and records legislation
Education:
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(Min) Certificate III in Civil Construction
Physical and environmental demands
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Must be prepared to travel and camp in remote settings for long periods.
Other Role Related Guidance:
Employee Manual and Employment Contract
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SELECTION CRITERIA
To apply please supply a current resume and evidence of the above experience, skills and
knowledge listed in the Job Specification. (Previous Page)
Application close:
COB 3rd June 2011
Please address applications to:
Alisha Pengelly
HR Officer
Laynhapuy Homelands Association
PO Box 1546
NHULUNBUY NT 0881
Email: hr@laynhapuy.com.au
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