Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. Team Leader Stonemason opportunity with Heritage Stoneworks now available Ongoing full time located at Alexandria, Sydney office site Wages Award 38hrs starting from $2808.30pf, plus fares, travel and all applicable allowances super The skilled artisans at Heritage Stoneworks practise the ancient craft of stonemasonry. They handcraft sandstone to maintain and preserve our state’s most historic and impressive buildings. Their work ensures that more than 800 heritage-significant sandstone buildings across NSW remain culturally significant and operational as schools, hospitals and courthouses. What’s in it for me? Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like rostered days off and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed. The role The Team leader stonemason assists with the planning and/or delivery of a range of assigned stonemason project tasks, and/or may manage medium scale projects with medium risk and complexity in order that time, cost, quality, safety, environmental targets and the business objectives and client expectations are met. They must have experience in the heritage field, be proficient in both banker and fixing streams, and be able to effectively supervise a small team of stonemasons and apprentices. For more information read the full Role Description: Team Leader Stonemason What you will bring to the role Our Team Leader Stonemason will be self-motivated and have a genuine passion for working with a team to preserve our heritage buildings and deliver assigned stonemason projects with moderate complexity by applying standard organisational procedures. You will deliver tasks in accordance with cost budgets to contribute to business performance and identify opportunities for process improvement, capturing lessons learned on projects, and participate in formal lessons learned forums to contribute to improved business performance. Key knowledge and experience Sound knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations Demonstrated experience in the heritage field, and a proficiency in traditional trade skills Essential requirements Stonemasonry trade qualifications, formal or time served Willingness to travel to remote locations which may include overnight stays A valid NSW Driver’s License About us The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments. Join us If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Applications close Thursday 21 November 2024 at 11.55pm. Should you require further information about the role please contact Paul Thurloe via paul.thurloedpie.nsw.gov.au A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisitiondpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676