How to Attract Talented Construction Workers in a Competitive Market

How to Attract Talented Construction Workers in a Competitive Market

In the competitive construction market, attracting skilled workers is essential for business success. Here are five effective strategies to help you stand out and attract top talent. 

  1. Offer Competitive Compensation

To attract skilled construction workers, ensure your wages and benefits are competitive. Research industry standards and offer salaries that meet or exceed these benchmarks. Consider including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, which can be pivotal in attracting dedicated talent. 

  1. Foster a Positive Work Environment

Create a positive and inclusive workplace culture where employees feel valued and respected. Encourage open communication, teamwork, and regular recognition of achievements. A supportive work environment not only draws in talent but also promotes long-term retention. 

  1. Provide Opportunities for Growth

Talented workers seek career advancement. Implement training programs and mentorship opportunities to help employees develop their skills and advance within the company. Highlight these opportunities during the recruitment process to attract ambitious candidates. 

  1. Embrace Modern Technology

Utilizing advanced technology in your construction processes appeals to tech-savvy workers. Showcase your commitment to using state-of-the-art tools and techniques, which can attract candidates eager to work in a modern environment. 

  1. Build a Strong Company Brand

Establish a compelling company brand by sharing your values, mission, and positive work culture. Utilize social media and your website to highlight projects, employee testimonials, and community involvement. A strong brand image will attract candidates who align with your values and are eager to contribute. 

By implementing these five strategies, you can successfully attract and retain the skilled labor your construction business needs to thrive. 

Site Supervisor needed for a landscaping services provider based in Melbourne. Highly competitive salary offered to qualified candidate.

Site Supervisor needed for a landscaping services provider based in Melbourne. Highly competitive salary offered to qualified candidate.

STATUS: New

Trades & Services / Gardener / Landscaper / Horticulturalist

Permanent / Full Time

Position : Site Supervisor

Location : Melbourne

The Company  
Our client is a leading landscaping services provider offering construction solutions across Melbourne’s commercial and public spaces. As the company is growing, they are currently looking for a Site Supervisor to join their Melbourne team to lead a team to deliver high quality commercial landscape projects.

The Role
An opportunity is now available to join the Melbourne team as a Site Supervisor. In this role you will be expected to run a team of people on the ground with support from the company director and administrators. The role will be reporting to the Director/Project Manager.

Responsibilities will be (and not limited to):

  • Be in charge of running the whole site efficiently
  • Lead a team to deliver high quality commercial landscape projects.
  • Managing, motivating, supervising, and directing site team and sub-contractors
  • Effectively delegate and Complete daily tasks
  • Efficiently manage your time.
  • Willing and skilled to train and supervise staff on the job.
  • Willing to do the works with the team (Your role should consist of 40% on the tools and 60% management)
  • Have a sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Be able to present to our clients and general public in a professional, polite manner and represent the company’s values.
  • Managing the works on the ground to a high quality and standard
  • Running Site meetings/ Inductions and be responsible for all documentation and communication on site
  • Be willing and able to do what it takes to get the job done
  • Assisting with scheduling and timelining projects
  • Liaising and building strong relationships with our clients to understand their needs
  • Day to day management of team on the ground allocating tasks and maintaining efficiency at all times.
  • Ordering materials
  • Booking subcontractors 
  • Show true leadership in motivating and training staff
  • Ensuring a safe worksite is maintained in holding regular toolbox meetings and taking an active part in promoting a safe culture.
  • Running regular toolbox meetings
  • Getting to know suppliers, subcontractors and materials used 
  • Look for improvements in all things and suggest changes 
  • Help to build the business in a positive way, be accountable and hold team members including management accountable for their actions good and bad


Performance Goals (KPIs):

  • Daily Reporting to PM by email and phone
    • Submit weekly plan for the following week by 9am every Thursday
  • Attend weekly Site Supervisor meeting via Teams or in Person at 9am every Thursday afternoon (20 mins max duration)
  • Weekly submission to office of prestart checks, SWMS, and other site documentation
  • Submit Daily Site Diary Entries in Procore (to be submitted by 4pm every day at the latest) including:
    1. Site photos
    2. Man hours
    3. Tool box and morning brief notes
    4. Man hours
    5. Brief description of works completed
  • Projects delivered within budget and program restraints set by Management
  • Keep Preventable lost time incidents to one hour a week (forgotten tools, supplies, fuel, poor planning etc)
  • Do what is necessary to meet client expectations and meet PC date – ie some overtime or Saturday work may be necessary

“OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY”

If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/

You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call and be prepared to sign a nondisclosure. 0482 074 845


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Contractor needed for a Director, Cyber Security – IT Security Adviser role at a government agency.

Contractor needed for a Director, Cyber Security – IT Security Adviser role at a government agency.

STATUS: New

IT & Telecomms / IT Security

Contract or Temp

Position : Director, Cyber Security – IT Security Adviser

Location : ACT

Gateway Synergy is looking for highly experienced Director, Cyber Security – IT Security Adviser contractor for a government agency.

The department’s Information Services Branch are looking for an experienced cyber security professional to act in the role of Director, Cyber Security – IT Security Adviser while key personnel are on leave.
  
This EL2 position leads a small team of cyber professionals in the day to day operational cyber security of the department and shared service partners across three distinct networks. This position is responsible for providing cyber security guidance and advice to internal and external customers, overseeing and producing cyber GRC activities and coordinating incident resolution and remediation.

The Role
The occupant will be responsible for coordinating cyber security tasks throughout the Department and its supported networks. These duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Deliver and maintain cyber security policies, plans and procedures
  • Coordinate, review and deliver cyber security artefacts used in Authority to Operate processes
  • Deliver, maintain and present cyber security training for staff members
  • Provide technical security advice in the planning and implementation of new hardware and software solutions, allowing for both client requirements and Australian Government security guidelines
  • Coordinate cyber security investigations
  • Develop briefs for Senior Executives, Boards and Committees
  • Oversee cyber uplift programs, changes and minor projects
  • Coordinating and leading a small cyber security team

Applicants must have a cyber security background, preferably with the application of ICT security services in Australian Government, and must have experience in the security standards of Government networks. Previous experience in an IT Security Adviser or similar role is highly desirable.
  
Advice would need to be given for networks at various security classifications. NV1 security clearance as a minimum is highly desirable in order to immediately advise on these systems.
  
Applicants must be able to write and maintain cyber security documentation, such as security policy and security risk assessments, in accordance with Australian Government, Departmental and international standards. The occupant must be able to work independently, have an eye for detail and be able to prioritise multiple tasks. Applicant must have good written and verbal briefing skills, and be able to interpret technical details for a non-technical audience as necessary.
  
This role would have at least three weeks’ worth of handover with the current Director, Cyber Security, allowing for a simple transition to a coordination role.

The Candidate:
Mandatory criteria:

  • Demonstrated previous experience in similar roles.
  • Qualifications relevant to the role.
  • Relevant security certifications, qualifications and degrees.

Desirable criteria:

  • Previous experience in an IT Security Adviser role for a federal government agency.


What the role offers:

  • Up to $2000/day contracting rate for the right candidate
  • A fun, collaborative and productive team.

“OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY”

If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/

You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call and be prepared to sign a nondisclosure. Feel free to call thereafter on the following 0482 074 845


How to Apply

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[email protected]

Apply online : Click here to apply

https://apply.jobadder.com/au3/1909/774121/7w54obduknyehjueomm7eqnu44

Experienced Clinical Product Speacialist needed in NSW to manage Australian and NZ wide operations

Experienced Clinical Product Speacialist needed in NSW to manage Australian and NZ wide operations

STATUS: New

Healthcare & Medicine / Nurse / Midwive

Permanent / Full Time

Position : Clinical Product Specialist

Location : Sydney

The Company  
A National SME medical company with head offices in Sydney selling medical equipment into a variety of platforms and channels both privately and publicly.

The Role
The key focus areas of the role include:

  • Work closely with New Product Development Manager to provide ideas to develop pipeline.
  • Responsible for internal product education, including developing training materials and staff
    education.
  • Lead external product education responsibilities, including developing and presenting
    external training modules which are CDP accredited.
  • Conduct and support infield education and inservice activities.
  • Support conferences as the clinical product specialist.
  • Seek and maintain relationships with KOL’s in targeted industries.
  • Clinical Specialist to maintain relationships with Clinical Products, Infection Control, Education, and key personnel on all Government and non Government hospital sites.
  • Be part of the Global product committee to impart clinical knowledge.
  • Develop new and/or expand business with existing customers through introduction of new
    products, presenting product information, explaining product features and distinctions.
  • Manage in conjunction with Product Manager, product complaints to ensure end user
    achieves satisfactory outcome.

The Candidate 
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

  • Qualified Registered Nurse
  • Certificate IV in training and assessment would be preferred
  • 5 years of work experience in clinical setting needed

Skills:

  • Good interpersonal skills to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships including C-suite profiles.
  • Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing work environments.
  • Able to travel extensively within ANZ region.
  • Understanding of corporate governance and requirements to successfully operate within
    industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exemplemary time management and project management abilities is a must have.
  • Ability to work in a strong team environment whilst fostering colleagues continuous upskilling.
  • Understanding of CRM system.

        “OPENING THE GATEWAY BETWEEN TALENT & OPPORTUNITY”

If you would like to look at our other unlisted roles, you can find them at: https://gatewaysynergy.com.au/careers/

You must submit a CV on application prior to a phone call and be prepared to sign a nondisclosure. Feel free to call thereafter on the following 0482 074 845 


How to Apply

Send us an email Email Us
[email protected]

Apply online : Click here to apply

https://apply.jobadder.com/au3/1909/780089/7w54obduknyehjueomm7eqnu44