RESOURCE WORK COOPERATIVE
Resource is a national leader in the waste minimisation industry, operating
Tasmania's largest reuse centre, the Resource Tip Shop, and Resource Collectables
at South Hobart. Resource is also aiming to consolidate and improve its eWaste
facility and establish a deconstruction recycled-demolition wing to the business.
Deconstruction (or “decon”) is a method of harvesting what is commonly
considered construction and demolition “waste” and reclaiming it into useful
building materials. This means the selective dismantlement of buildings (usually by
hand), specifically for re-use and recycling. Resource approaches this from “waste
hierarchy” principles with reuse being of highest priority but where not practicable
materials are recycled instead.
Resource seeks to work with the community to achieve viable, sustainable, bestpractice waste minimisation and quality service through continuous improvement of
the business and operations, complemented by innovative community education,
within a safe and satisfying work environment.
DECONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR
Reports to:
Wage:
Work location:
Resource Coordinator and Board
$25.00/hour permanent – Based on General Retail Industry
Award 2010 Clerical Officer Level 5.
Resource Office, Tip Shop, South Hobart; other sites as
appropriate e.g. deconstruction sites.
Conditions of employment
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Conditions as per Resource Work Cooperative Enterprise Agreement
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Full drivers licence and own vehicle
Position Description
1.
To be responsible for occupational health and safety and duty of care issues
pertaining to the position description's area of work;
2.
To manage, in consultation with the Resource Board of Management, the
deconstruction wing of the business inline with the current Resource
Strategic Plan and Resource Work Cooperative values, seek new business
opportunities (including tendering and quotations) to expand this area of
Resource’s business to maximise financial return and environmental
outcomes;
3.
To manage decon projects and the decon crew – from concept to
completion, this includes (but is not limited to): creating a demolition plan
and timeline (in consultation with Site Manager), contract negotiations,
responsibility for all onsite OH&S and induction, HR requirements, reporting
to the Board and General Membership, working alongside crew when
needed on projects, etc.;
4.
To initiate and maintain stakeholder relationships i.e. with our registered
builder, architects, government departments, subcontractors, customers,
general public, etc.;
5.
To undertake other duties as directed by the Resource Board of
Management
Duty Statement:
1. Occupational Health and Safety
While OH&S is every worker’s responsibility it is essential that the Deconstruction
Coordinator is aware that ultimately responsibility lies with them and the Board of
Management to ensure that our deconstruction sites are safe work environments
and that risks have been identified, addressed, and control measures have been
evaluated and reviewed.
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Ensure compliance to Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and Work Health and
Safety Regulations 2012 (or superceding legislation);
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To be aware of changes to relevant WH&S, as well as industry, legislation
and implement to create a safe working environment and best work practice
site;
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Implement and monitor onsite WH&S directives (in conjunction with Site
Manager) making sure that workers are working safely;
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Possesses a current “white card” construction induction card from a
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that includes the national training
unit "Work Safely in the Construction Industry" (CPCCOHS1001A)
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Responsible for management, maintainance and implementation of relevant
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) induction (when needed through Site
Manager);
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Be responsible (in conjunction with Site Manager) for sufficient facilities
during projects including sanitary requirements, eating area, dry areas, fire
extinguishers, first aid point and sufficient trained onsite first aiders;
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Responsible for management, maintenance and implementation plant
register specific to deconstruction (i.e. test & tagging schedule)
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Understand and fulfils all principles of 'duty of care’ to self, other staff
members and stakeholders in all aspects of work;
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Wears whenever practicable clean & presentable, hard wearing clothing
including steel cap boots;
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Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as identified
during risk assessment process;
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Only uses tools (hand, power and plant) that is experienced/ trained to use
for their correct safe usage – while being able to show co-workers how to
correctly use tools (hand, power and plant) or gain knowledge to do so;
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Only uses electrical equipment (for example generator, cables, tools, etc.)
that are currently test and tagged;
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Identifies hazards to self and/ or other staff in all work environments;
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Immediately addresses and/ or reports hazards or other occupational health
and safety issues and if needed communicate to Site Manager, Decon Crew,
Project Superintendent, Registered Builder, customer or Workplace
Standards;
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Analyses reasonable alternatives and takes action in a timely manner;
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Maintains a practicable safe level of cleanliness and tidiness onsite;
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Drives vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner;
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Adheres to all OH&S policies and procedures as they are developed and
reviewed.
2. Project Managing
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In consultation with Site Manager (and when necessary HR Officer, Resource
Coordinator and Board of Management) plans, implements and achieves the
timelines, key performance indicators, goals and outcomes of the
deconstruction project – including giving guidance and directions to Site
Manager and crew;

Plans deconstruction process safely and efficiently (including formulating and
implementing risk assessment plans) with referral to professional consultant
when needed;
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Communicates on a regular basis to Board of Management (including verbal
and written reports) any issues or suggestions regarding project timelines,
WH&S, HR, stakeholders, approach to deconstruction, etc.;
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Costs and budgets projects including preparing quotations and relevant
documents for gaining business, internal reporting to Board/ Finance Officer,
and tendering process;
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Liaises with stakeholders (such as customers, architects, government
departments, subcontractors, etc.) in a professional courteous way that
reflects well on Resource;
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Provides clear information to Finance Officer for invoicing;
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Supports Site Manager in the day-to-day running of site;
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Is regularly available to decon crew for communication;
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Purchases tools (or delegates responsibility to coworker);
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Is the first port of call for Board and project stakeholders to discuss the
project;
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Researches how to improve work practice, improve environmental outcomes
to maximise the reuse/ recycling of materials, increase employment
opportunities and new market opportunities;
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Works in conjunction with HR Officer in worker appraisals as needed;
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Identifies WH&S and training needs of decon crew (including own position
and Site Manager);
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Is committed to consensus decision-making and Resource Work
Cooperative’s core values of good environmental outcomes and employment
creation.
3. Business Development
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Actively seeks out new business opportunities (i.e. tenders, quotations, new
markets, etc).
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Works with Board of Management and Coordinator to promote
Deconstruction
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Develops stakeholder relationships and partnerships with businesses,
community groups, and local government to facilitate business expansion

Works with Board and Coordinator to develop strategic direction for the
Deconstruction business
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Drives development of marketing and advertising strategies to develop
Deconstruction business.