yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
yourtown helps children and young people realise they have the ability to tackle whatever life throws at them. We help them to believe in their unique strengths, tenacity and self-determination. We recognise the courage and determination of children and young people when they reach out to yourtown for support.
Realise your potential at yourtown
your opportunity
As the Construction Supervisor you will ensure that all contracted construction is achieved in the most efficient and effective manner within the approved timeframe and budget. This position will provide line management and support to yourtown Enterprise Trainers and Carpentry Apprentices and trainees; to support outcome achievement for customers and young team members.
your role will include:
• Delivery of quality training to young team members employed in yourtown enterprises
• Effective supervision, role modelling and leadership, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and affirmation of their achievements.
• Deliver construction outcomes and achieve contractual obligations and production targets
• Provide operational support to the team and coordinate service provision across projects.
• Involvement in developing a high performing team including; Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, and ongoing performance reviews
what we are looking for:
You are passionate about what you do. To you this is not just a job, it is your career – a choice that you make every day! Your practice is client-focused, our young people are at the heart of it, and you understand that they are the experts in their own lives.
In addition, you also possess;
• Current construction builder's license with minimum class equivalent to ‘QLD QBCC Builder - Low Rise'
• A minimum of six years project management experience delivering diverse construction projects
• Experience in staff supervision, leading a team, and the ability to coach and guide team members
• A Construction Nominee Licence would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated customer service skills, well developed oral & written communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with and motivate young people
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• monthly RDOs
• access to Paylab to help you save on everyday items like groceries, pharmaceutical, automotive services, as well as things like clothing, books, electricals, furniture, and even holidays!
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Contact: Kerry Smith | Talent Acquisition Specialist | kesmith@yourtown.com.au
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
At yourtown, everybody belongs. We welcome, celebrate, and support a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities in which we work.