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FIFO Site Administrator

We are currently seeking a Site Administrator for a Mining Infrastructure Project in South Australia.  This is a fixed term FIFO role working a 2 and 1 roster.  

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be providing project support to the onsite team.

Key Responsibilities/Duties will include:

  • Data Entry - Timesheets, training data

  • Organise travel and accommodation for employees

  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports

  • Goods Receipting

  • Filing and archiving

  • Other administration and site duties as directed by the Project Manager

Successful candidates will possess the following:  

  • White Card - General Construction Induction Card (Essential)

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Previous Admin experience

  • Highly computer literate

  • The ability to prioritise your workload in a fast-paced, changing environment

  • A high attention to detail

  • The ability to work towards deadlines

  • Maintain good relationships with other personnel

  • Be pro-active and able to work autonomously

This is a great opportunity for a highly driven individual seeking a rewarding career within a family-owned & operated company set for exponential growth. You will be rewarded working within a satisfying safety-orientated culture & receive a competitive remuneration package. 

 

Diesel & Light Vehicle Mechanics & Auto Electricians

Due to increased growth, AWCON Pty Ltd is seeking a suitably qualified Mechanics and Auto Electricians to join our team.  Multiple roles available for Full Time Workshop or Full Time Interstate FIFO or even combine the best of both worlds as a Workshop and relief FIFO worker!!

Answering to the Site Supervisors and Fleet Manager, you will be responsible for, and possess the following abilities to assist in maintaining AWCON’s 160+ Vehicles and Plant.

  • Minimum 3 years post trade experience

  • Adhere to company WHS policies, procedures and complete all required documentation

  • High level attention to detail whilst maintaining stringent safety standards required by our Clients

  • Highly motivated and ability to take direction and work unsupervised in a timely manner

  • Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills

  • Experience with a mixed late model modern fleet consisting of Ford, Mazda & Toyota Vehicles, Hyundai, Volvo & CAT Construction Equipment, Isuzu, Hino, Mercedes and Volvo Trucks

To be successful you will possess the following:

  • Relevant Trade Qualification

  • Experience in mining industries

  • Current Driver licence - Heavy Vehicle licence up to HR/HC is desirable

  • Construction white card – or ability to obtain

In return AWCON can provide the following:

  • Full time Position

  • Flights & Accommodation paid for when travelling to Project Sites

  • Choice of roster and location (workshop or FIFO roles)

  • Tooling supplied

  • Uniform provided

  • Employee benefit scheme

Note: Successful candidates will need to be able to complete a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol testing with ongoing random testing and a police check.

 
 
 

EOI - Steel Fixers, Formworkers, Concreters, Operators

AWCON is seeking Expressions of Interest for experienced Steel Fixers, Formworkers, Concreters, Operators and Civil Supervisors to fulfil various employment opportunities for a range of reputable clients in the Brisbane / Gold Coast region. Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive medical and National Police Check.

Duties

  • All aspects of placement and finishing of concrete

  • Formwork for concrete structures (including wall formwork, suspended slabs, columns)

  • Steel fixing and job set out

  • Detailed and bulk earthworks operators for various items of plant

Benefits

  • Work for an ISO accredited company that offers great employee benefit schemes

  • 5:2 rosters

  • Various range of Projects

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please click the APPLY button or email your resume to careers@awcon.com.au

 

Project Manager

At AWCON, we pride ourselves on continuous growth and enhancement of sound client base. The driving force behind our constant business growth is the presence of skilled and dedicated Project Managers. We’re seeking Expression of Interest for a highly-skilled Project Manager to contribute to AWCON’s growth and help us maintain our position as an leading Civil Construction Company. The ideal candidate will have production experience as well as strong work plan development and progress oversight skills. They will be expected to prepare and present progress updates to appropriate management channels on a regular basis, ensuring the project delivery we seek is being achieved.  

Objectives of this Role

  • Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, and motivation

  • Lead projects from requirements for tendering through to deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation

  • To coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments

  • Analyse project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements

  • Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, setting project quality and performance standards, and assessing and managing risk within, and across, multiple projects

  • Structure and manage integrated, multi-track project performance databases for multiple digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects, with an eye on overall progress

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with outside resources—including third-party vendors and researchers

  • Monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs

  • Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

Skills and Qualifications

  • 5+ years project management experience

  • Cert IV in Front Line / Project Manager

  • Proven success working with all levels of management

  • Proven success working with Clients and Client relations

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong attention to schedules and budgetary guidelines

Role Benefits 

  • FIFO Opportunities

  • Family friendly 2:1 rosters

  • Competitive Remuneration Package

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • National Benefits program

  • ISO Accredited Company

 
 
 
 

Concreters

Due to continued growth and expansion, and extensive pipeline of projects AWCON are actively recruiting for competent and experienced Concreters.

To be successful you will require the following:

  • Current drivers license

  • Current white card

  • Experience in the civil construction industry and must know how to screed, finish concrete

  • Be able to pass a full pre-employment medical requirements; including Drug & Alcohol Screens

  • Consent to Police Check

  • Resident to Central West area would be an advantage, but not required.

The role would suit someone who is motivated, works well in a team and takes pride in their work. 

Steel Fixers

Due to a steady annual increase in work they are expanding their team and looking for the best people in the industry to work on major projects in Sydney ranging from $500K to $5million

Successful candidates will be working on large civil construction projects, within a team of concreters, steel fixers and general labourers. Contracts will run from 6 months – 12 months, previous civil experience is a must and any tickets on plant machinery a bonus.

  • Trade qualifications and at least 3 years’ steel fixing experience

  • Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools

  • Formwork and concreting experience needed

  • Ability to read plans and drawings

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work in a team environment and alone

  • Hardworking , reliable and punctual

  • Construction White Card, own tools, vehicle and PPE

  • Immediate start

  • Long term work on offer for the right people

  • Genuine opportunities to develop and grow

  • Opportunity to work with leaders in the civil construction Industry