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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALASIAN RAIL INDUSTRY JUNE 2010 |
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Work Group Leader |
| Position Code: | 112 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
Lead and supervise a multi-skilled delivery works group to deliver work allocated by the Team Leader or Team Manager to appropriate standards to ensure the operational integrity and efficiency of a designated location or section. Ensure a safe working environment, ensure rail infrastructure is in a safe operational condition, and maintain a valid defect recording system. |
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Reports To
Team Leader/ Team Manager |
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Supervises
Infrastructure Workers |
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Main Activities
Ensure compliance with OHS Management System, including OHS Policies and Procedures. Ensure safety checks are completed and records of inspections maintained.
Ensure maintenance of materials, tools, vehicles and equipment.
Determine appropriate resource allocation including personnel, plant and material allocation and prioritisation.
Ensure mandatory systematic inspection, examination, condition monitoring and functional checks on the rail infrastructure are conducted and take appropriate action to ensure rail infrastructure is in a safe operational condition.
Ensure recording and reporting of defective infrastructure to maintain a valid defect recording system.
Supervise employee and external contractor performance and productivity.
Participate in projects and undertake other duties as requested.
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Key Skills
Good communication skills, high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to supervise teams for effective performance.
Planning & Organising: establishing course of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and effectively.
Understands and is vigilant about workplace safety. Maintains safe work practices as a priority.
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Internal Contacts
Infrastructure workers, risk and safety officer, team managers, delivery engineer. |
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External Contacts
Local Council/Authority Representatives, Industry Representatives, Local Rail Operators, Contractors, Emergency Services. |
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Typical Experience
Experience in supervising teams. Certification in infrastructure inspection, assessment and repair. |
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