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Coronavirus – Implications for Employers

Looking Back at South Australia’s Bushfires

4 A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO

24 MEMBER PROFILES – ASSOCIATE Conplant Pty Ltd

40 TRAINING Do you have teams working interstate?

5 CCF SA ADVOCACY CCF SA Board Room Luncheon with Leader of the Opposition Mr Peter Malinauskas MP

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IN THIS ISSUE

6 INFORMATION Coronavirus – Implications for Employers Right of entry – Know your rights and responsibilities 15 FEATURE – PROJECTS Kangaroo Island rolls out a catproof fence 16 ARTICLE Looking Back at South Australia's Bushfires 18 FEATURE – PROJECTS Festival Square set to become Adelaide’s major new drawcard

Civil Connexions Summer School

28 MEMBER PROFILES – CONTRACTOR Adelaide Bitumen

RJV Plant Operations Training

Women in Civil

48 PAST CCF SA EVENTS CCFSA Golf Day 2020

SOS Employment Pty Ltd

United Traffic Management

30 FEATURE – PROJECTS Art being used to jazz up Adelaide’s public spaces 32 MEMBERSHIP CCF SA Welcomes Our New Members 34 MEMBERS CCF SA Exclusive Members Only Offers 36 APPRENTICESHIPS Civil Apprentices Are Now Available

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21 ARTICLE Workshop for Senwill Civil staff 22 MEET THE BOSS Adam Wallis Managing Director, Warrin Mining & Construction Equipment Pty Ltd

CCF SA Magazine Readership CCF SA Branch Magazine is circulated widely to CCF SA Members, CCF NT Members, Local Councils, Federal and State Government Departments and Members of Parliament. Graphic Design Substation Design Contributing Photographers Trim Photography Joel Roosa Photography Sandra Paterson Photography Printing Bowden Group Disclaimer The material contained in this magazine is by nature, general comment only. The CCF SA expressly disclaims all and any liability to any person in respect of anything and the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done by any person in whole or partial reliance on all or in part of this magazine.

Traffic Management Industry Briefing

51 ARTICLE The importance of continuous upskilling 52 CCF SA NEXT GENERATION CIVIL COMMITTEE UPDATE 53 CCF SA WOMEN IN CIVIL COMMITTEE 54 RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP 56 SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

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20 MEET THE BOSS Jack Mouhalos Managing Director, Richmond Civil Works Pty Ltd

KEY CONTACTS Phillip Sutherland Chief Executive Officer P: 8111 8019 psutherland@ccfsa.com.au Victoria Griffith Director – Global Learning and Future Directions P: 8111 8021 M: 0417 022 947 vgriffith@ccfsa.com.au Rebecca Pickering Director - Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment P: 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 rpickering@ccfsa.com.au Ming Lau Director – Finance P: 8111 8043 M: 0437 660 793 mlau@ccfsa.com.au Amber Barber Manager – Marketing, Publications and Events/ EA to CEO P: 8111 8047 M: 0408 544 155 abarber@ccfsa.com.au

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PRESIDENT AND CEO At the time of writing this article, while the coronavirus health emergency still rages globally, we are pleased to say that the infection rate in our island nation, and in particular in South Australia, seems to be dropping. The infection control protocols appear to be making their mark. Australian scientists, including an SA based scientist, are leading the way to developing a vaccine. The national and SA economies have been rocked and many people are now without a job. Full marks to the Federal and our State Governments though for their timely efforts to stave off a depression. The economic damage is still so great that even if the infection rates continue to fall, it is likely to be some time before Australia is completely out of the woods. Given the extent of the disease in many other countries, Australia’s economic relationship with the rest of the world will take much longer to recover. We suspect it will be a slow road back to normality. Even then, the world will be a different place. Right now though, we remain in the midst of a grave health emergency that still has the potential to turn into an economic emergency. All Members can be very much assured your CCF SA is and will continue to have your back and will go into bat for you. The CCF SA is represented on the SA Premier’s Industry Response and Recovery Council, a body established to provide the State Government with information about experiences of business and industry, to advise on measures so that there is not a complete economic collapse, and moreover, it is an economy that can bounce back when the recovery comes. This body will also advise on measures to assist the recovery. The CCF SA will continue to make sure the interests of our industry are well known and protected. We have assured the Premier that civil contractors are very resilient, innovative, no-nonsense business people who are very proud of their state and fully committed to supporting the government during the emergency and the recovery effort. Members are encouraged to bring relevant issues or concerns to our attention for transmission to the government. On your part, during the health emergency, do your best to keep your business working. The coming months will see more state and federal government money targeting infrastructure than ever before. Position your business to access this work, and at the same time be an infection control exemplar. Keep your people employed (there are government financial incentives), take on an

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PHIL SUTHERLAND, CEO

apprentice (there are government financial incentives and the CCF SA can help – see below), review your systems and processes, look at how you can make your business more efficient, make sure your business plan anticipates at least six months of operating within a health and economic emergency, and take full advantage of government and other business support packages.

Responding to Member concerns, the CCF SA and CCF National have made representations to the state and federal governments to ensure that civil contractors can go about their business without disruption if this crosses state borders. The advice we have from Members is the police are taking a sensible position on this. If this is not your experience, please let us know.

Make sure your business is on the SA Products and Services Register: The register is an online directory where all South Australian Businesses can profile their businesses at no cost and be promoted to State Government Agencies and Prime Contractors. When you list your business on the register, all State Government Agencies and Primary Contractors can search for it by product category and geographic area, and find it with the click of a button.

Representations have also been made to the SA and Federal Governments to adopt a supplier payment policy as follows: (1) Ensuring all outstanding claims are settled and invoices submitted by suppliers are paid immediately on receipt in order to maintain cash flow in the supply chain and protect jobs, (2) Informing suppliers that they will continue to be paid as normal (even if service delivery is disrupted or temporarily suspended) until at least 30 June 2020, and (3) Putting in place the most appropriate payment measures to support supplier cash flow such as: forward ordering, payment in advance/prepayment, interim payments and payment on order.

“Be very much assured your CCF SA has your back and is going into bat for you during this uncertain time.” Civil construction is a primary economic driver, well placed to keep the economy ticking over and keeping people employed. Our message to the state government and the councils is to get work out and get it out now. I am very pleased to say that the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has responded well and there is a high degree of collaboration between DPTI, the CCF SA and many of our Members. DPTI is open to inventive and innovative ways of working with industry, including streamlining the tender process and flexible delivery models. DPTI has 92 projects valued at $2.6 billion under consideration. Every effort, with the full support of the CCF SA, is being made to get these to market as quickly as possible. The CCF SA has reached out to every one of SA’s 68 councils requesting them to remain open for business and to take advantage of the $50 million state government and local government infrastructure grant program.

CCF SA’s Civil Train continues to operate with strict infection control protocols. It is very important to the government that education and training continue. Civil Train courses and programs do and can take place at worksites. Compliance with client infection control protocols will also be adhered to. For more information about Civil Train please call 8111 8001. CCF SA’s Group Training Organisation ‘Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd’ continues to operate. Apprentices and host employers are still being recruited. There are now additional government financial incentives to take on and retain apprentices. Please contact Rebecca Pickering for more information at rpickering@ccfsa.com.au or on mobile: 0417 767 688. Don’t forget you are not on your own. Human contact may have reduced but we are still in this together. The CCF SA is a collegiate of good people. We have a proud history of working together and supporting each other in challenging times. If you need a hand from your CCF SA, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Paul Davison, President Phil Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer

CCF SA Board Room Luncheon with Leader of the Opposition Mr Peter Malinauskas MP Held in Blakeâ€™s Room at the InterContinental on Tuesday 17 March A big thank-you to our Luncheon Partner, Workzone Traffic Control, for your support Mr Malinauskas shared his plans for a future ALP Government and willingness to work closely with the CCF SA in the development of policies on public investment in transport and other infrastructure, training and skills, and small business support.

INFORMATION Coronavirus

Implications for Employers Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recognised globally as a public health emergency. Federal and State governments have (and continue to) take strong steps to attempt to prevent its spread and these steps impact on all walks of life, including employment. This update is intended to provide an insight into the complex and often competing legal concepts relating to employment. These are developing, on a daily and even hourly basis. It is important to note that every circumstance is different and specific advice should be sought in relation to each specific circumstance. This is only intended as broad background information.

A complicated set of legal obligations

Prior to considering some common circumstances, we turn to the complex legal principles. This update is drafted with South Australian private sector clients in mind. Many of the principles are applicable nationally, but some laws, such as safety, workers compensation and some anti-discrimination laws are State-based and so different considerations may apply elsewhere. Work Health and Safety First and foremost employers should consider their primary duty of care to minimise safety risks associated with infection including, but not limited to, assessing risk and putting in place appropriate controls to manage the risk. It is not the intention of this circular to deal with safety matters in detail. Where workers work in places where there are multiple PCBUs, all PCBUs must coordinate, cooperate and consult. This is especially important in places where there is a high risk of infections (eg. travelers from known regions) or exposure to people who are at high risk of complications. NB: this update does not extend to consideration of what actions might compromise a business’ insurance coverage (ie. public liability etc.) if the business fails to take appropriate safety precautions. In all cases, workers must be consulted about safety matters in accordance with legislation. Workers must also ensure that their actions and omissions do not adversely affect their own, or others, health and safety and comply with the employer’s policies in relation to safety. Being ‘ready, willing and able’ to work Underpinning much of the below analysis are basic principles applicable to employment contracts. A full-time or part-time employee who is ‘ready, willing and able’ to perform the work they are contracted to perform is entitled to be paid for that time. This is true even if the employer directs them to not attend work. Casual employees do not have the same rights to payment but do have some rights, such as relating to discrimination and dismissal (see below). On the other hand, employees may be under express contractual or other obligations to act safely and/or to avoid risks to others. Even if the contract is silent terms of this nature would likely be implied into the employee’s contract. If an employee cannot provide the service required by their contract of employment, they are not entitled to payment. PO Box 10560, Adelaide BC SA 5000 www.fairworklawyers.com.au

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Implications for Employers Workers compensation If an employee contracts a disease arising from employment they are entitled to compensation. While short-term absences are not likely to lead to significant premium impacts, long term absences arising from complications may. While the employee must prove on the balance of probability that work was the cause, this can be proved circumstantially. Proven exposure at work (including at other places where employees work) increase this risk. It is to be noted that taking appropriate steps to minimise the risk of infection (although required to meet safety obligations) is not a defence as it is a ‘no fault’ scheme. Disability Discrimination laws Action taken in relation to safety does not permit a carte blanche to the employer to act. Diseases are considered a disability and anti-discrimination laws may apply. However, it is noted for cases of proven Coronavirus, neither Federal or State laws would apply to reasonable actions taken to protect public health or otherwise where the action is based on the inherent requirements of a position.

Can I direct a specified worker not to attend work?

As noted above, in general a full time or part time employee who is ready, willing and able to work is entitled to payment, even if directed to not attend work. Contractual or other terms If the employee is covered by a contract of employment, award or enterprise agreement that permits or enables such directions, this would override this first principle position. There may be other mechanisms available, such as being able to direct RDOs or TOIL, that can be used instead of directions to not attend work. Reasonable suspicion of illness If an employee is demonstrating signs of illness then the employer is entitled to require them to attend a medical examination. An employee must comply with a lawful direction to attend. The entitlement to payment during this process would be dependent on the ultimate finding as to whether the employee was in fact ‘able’ to work. Existing policies, such as fitness for work, may assist in clarifying these obligations, particularly where the policies have contractual force. It may wise to review and, if necessary, update policies. Employee returning from sick leave If an employee is returning from sick leave after flu like symptoms, the employer could reasonably require the employee to provide confirmation that they did not have Coronavirus or, if they did have it, are no longer infectious prior to returning to work. Employee returning from annual leave If an employee has travelled to an area where there is, based on up to date advice from a competent State or Federal authority, a requirement or recommendation to self-quarantine, then it is likely that they are not “able” to work insofar as meeting the condition to work without undue risk to others’ safety and could be directed.

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Implications for Employers If the up to date advice is that there is an elevated risk but not an actual recommendation or requirement to self-quarantine the situation is less clear. If applicable lawful arrangements (ie. contract, policies etc.) do not permit a direction to prove fitness for work, the employer would have to rely on a combination of circumstances in order to demonstrate that they employee is not ready, willing and able to perform work. Targeting based on ethnic or national origin is prima facie discriminatory. If a decision is made in good faith based on up to date advice, it appears this would not be discriminatory as the action would not be because of the national or ethnic origin but because of the advice. Precautionary Isolation Subject to any overriding provision it appears that an employee who is isolated at the direction of the employer due to fears of Coronavirus where that is not based on a reasonable belief (for example government advice) would be entitled to payment and that period of isolation would not be deducted from any leave entitlements. Employee self-isolation Employees are not able to unilaterally self-isolate unless they qualify for personal leave. If this was based on up to date advice or any direction from a government then it would be self-evident that they were unable to work. However, if an employee is seeking self-isolate independent of such advice the employee would only be entitled to do this if they qualify for leave. In either case, the employee must comply with notice and evidence requirements to claim paid personal leave. An employer can direct an employee to undertake an independent medical examination when seeking to return from such an absence. An employee who is concerned that they may have Coronavirus should report to their employer and seek instruction.

Employees required to care for others Carer’s leave An employee who is required to care or support a member of their immediate family or household is entitled to access carer’s leave (including limited unpaid carer’s leave for casuals or people with insufficient accrual). If the person they are caring for is a confirmed case of Coronavirus then it is likely that employee will require a further period of isolation which would be dealt with according to the above principles. School closure It is likely that an emergency of the nature of a school closing would amount to a circumstance where an employee could access personal leave and in the absence of any accruals (or in the case of casuals) up to two days unpaid carer’s leave.

Employee travel and leave arrangements Work-related travel Work-related travel should be risk-assessed as a health and safety issue and in consultation with affected employees. This update does not cover this issue in detail.

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Implications for Employers Can I cancel already approved leave? There is no direct mechanism to cancel annual leave once it has been approved. Reasonable discussions and negotiations with the employee may lead to a sensible outcome. Can I refuse a request for annual leave? By default, annual leave is taken by agreement but employers must not unreasonably refuse a request. Awards/enterprise agreements or common law contracts for award/agreement free employees may modify this position (within reason). Refusing a request on operational grounds is likely reasonable. Coronavirus is an unprecedented circumstance but prima facie a refusal on the basis of a belief, reasonably formed based on up to date information, that the leave would prevent them from working on their return may be reasonable. A middle-ground position to this may be to reach agreement with an employee intent on exposing themselves to this risk to agree in advance to taking a further period of paid/unpaid leave should adverse consequences arise.

What about work from home?

Work from home may be considered as an alternative to achieve productivity and must be considered as a ‘reasonable adjustment’ where applicable. However, it is important to remember that the same principles apply to working from home – that is, assessing and controlling risks to safety.

Can I temporarily close my business?

A unilateral decision to close down a business (or part of a business) on the basis of the potential risks associated with Coronavirus would be no different to a precautionary direction to an employee, albeit that it is on a larger scale. This means that an employer who intended to do this would need to either pay their employees for the duration of the absence or, in a worst case, engage in a process of redundancies. What is stand down? According to default rules, an employer may stand down employees if they cannot be usefully employed due to “a stoppage of work for any reason the employer cannot reasonably be held responsible”. The default rules do not apply to any employee covered by an award, enterprise agreement or contract of employment that provides different rules for the specified circumstance, in which case those rules apply (and may provide broader rights). An employee is not entitled to payment while stood down. The default provisions require that employees “cannot be usefully employed”. This means the employer must actively consider whether there is useful work (ie. work of net value to the employer), even if not the employee’s normal duties. It would also, among every other consideration, require exploration of work from home or other options before being satisfied that the employee ‘cannot’ be usefully employed. Note: an employee cannot be stood down while taking authorised paid or unpaid leave.

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Implications for Employers Client’s businesses affected Where a client, customer or supplier closes their business and this directly impacts on work it would likely fall into the category of stand down. This is because there is a stoppage of work, it arises from a decision from an external source and the employer cannot reasonably be responsible (unless, of course, they were an active and operative participant in the decision). Loss of business due to the response to Coronavirus There is a clear tension whether stand down applies in these circumstances. While it is suggested that stand-down does not apply where there is slackness of trade, this is not a settled position. However, even if it is the case that slackness of trade does entitle a stand down, if there is an identifiable cause that leads to a stoppage of work – such as upstream or downstream stoppages in a supply chain arising from the response to Coronavirus – it seems likely that a stand down situation would arise in the same way as a direct decision of a client, customer or supplier. Coronavirus case at the workplace This is perhaps the most controversial circumstance. While the stoppage is plainly for a cause beyond the employer’s control, there is an inherent tension between the right to stand down and a stoppage of work under safety legislation. It would appear the difference here is that where there are circumstances within the employer’s control or not. This would appear to at least implicitly import obligations on the employer to take all reasonable steps to prevent the infection and, in the event of infection, to take all reasonable steps to bring those circumstances to an end. If the stoppage was required by government direction then it would be clearer that this was a permissible stand down situation. What to do in a stand down situation The initial notification of a stand down is reasonably straightforward. Employees should be clearly advised – in writing preferably – of the fact of the stand down and the circumstances relied on promptly. An employee is not stood down until they have been notified of it. It is likely that a decision to stand down would be considered ‘major workplace change’ and accordingly trigger consultation obligations for employees covered by awards or enterprise agreements. While there is some discretion in drafting consultation clauses in enterprise agreements, the model consultation provision (or close variations) apply to award employees. Consultation would need to consider ways to mitigate the effects of the stand down, including this such as taking leave, accrued RDOs, whether available work would be shared, the potential for redundancies and any other matters. How long can stand down last? As with many aspects of the response to Coronavirus, if the current reaction prevails for any significant time we will enter unchartered territory. There is no defined end point for stand down. On its face it can continue as long as the applicable circumstance prevails. However, as the one of the qualifying requirements is that the employer must not be reasonably responsible for the stoppage, there is the suggestion if the employer fails to take steps to end the circumstances that

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Implications for Employers over time this failure could lead to a finding that the stoppage was no longer out of their control. The Fair Work Commission can deal with stand down disputes under the default rules, and enterprise agreements disputes are deal with through the agreement’s dispute resolution procedure, which is also usually through the Fair Work Commission. There is no obvious way to dispute a contractual stand down other than via the contract’s own disputes procedure (if any) or an underpayment claim. Lay offs For construction clients it is noted that where there are daily hire employees who are in receipt of BIRST or equivalent and, where relevant, portable long service leave, those employee’s conditions contemplate intermittency. For other employees, redundancy would need to be considered, whether this is for casual employees or permanent employees. For casual employees who are protected from unfair dismissal it is noted that a significant change to the way work is customarily performed by them due to Coronavirus may be considered a termination and if so the relevant procedures must be followed even if there are no redundancy payments applicable or there is a risk of an unfair dismissal claim. For permanent employees consideration would also need to be given notice of termination and severance pay (where applicable). Award annual close down Some awards (or enterprise agreements) may enable an employer to close down all or part of its business and direct employees to take annual leave during this time. Awards contain different provisions in relation to this and usually require a period of notice prior to taking the leave. Advice should be sought in relation to this issue.

Ongoing / updated requirements

The impact of the Coronavirus remains uncertain and could continue to escalate. This may mean further restrictions and so it is important to stay up to date with the best information from reliable sources. It is equally important to remember that if/when restrictions begin to ease that responses that are reasonable based on advice may become unreasonable (and in some cases unlawful) if/when those restrictions ease.

Business considerations

In assessing those situations, and also in considering how future circumstances of similar effect might be mitigated, some of the matters that may be looked at are: •

Discuss and forward plan with staff to minimise disruption within the workplace and, where practicable, to accommodate employee personal circumstances

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Consider contracts of employment and/or enterprise agreements and policies and procedures to understand how responses might apply to your circumstances

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Implications for Employers •

Review existing workplace policies, especially relating to safety where necessary

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Put in place contingency plans are in place to ensure business continuing in the event of significant effects from Coronavirus (such as work from home, key persons etc.)

Need more information

It is important to remember that every circumstance is different and specific advice should be sought in respect of any specific situation. This is not intended to be legal advice in relation to any specific circumstances. If you would like further information about the implications of the Coronavirus on employers’ rights, responsibilities and duties, please contact the team at Fair Work Lawyers.

This publication is brought to you by Fair Work Lawyers in conjunction with the Civil Contractors Federation (SA). CCF SA Members receive a half hour free advice and discounted rates for other services with Fair Work Lawyers.

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COVID-19 Hotline MELISSA EKBERG MEKBERG@CCFSA.COM.AU 0455 206 528

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO… Are you feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat shortness of breath or fatigue? Yes. Seek testing

Call your GP to book an assessment and testing. Provide your symptoms and travel history over the phone. Your GP may offer to see you while you are in your car.

If you have been to these locations in the past 14 days: Adelaide Airport (including the terminal, carpark, or picking people up)

If you have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19

You are feeling sick with fever, cough, sore throat shortness of breath or fatigue OR you have been instructed by a healthcare professional to get tested for COVID-19

If you are a healthcare, aged care or residential care worker with direct patient contact

Do you have a fever (≥38) or history of fever OR an acute respiratory infection (e.g. shortness of breath, cough, sore throat)?

If you are worried but feel well

If your GP is unable to assist you, visit a COVID-19 Clinic

If you become sick with new symptoms (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue)

Monitor health

Angaston, Nuriootpa, Tanunda, Lyndoch or Williamstown

If you are feeling unwell but have not travelled or been in contact with a confirmed case

Monitor your health for any changes and stay in quarantine for 14 days

Self-isolate

Seek testing

Monitor your health for any change

Fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fatigue

Visit the SA Health website to learn more about COVID-19 and what you can do to stay well

Seek testing (stay in self-isolation while waiting for results)

Call your GP to book an assessment and testing. Provide your symptoms and travel history over the phone. Your GP may offer to see you while you are in your car.

Yes

• Self-isolate • Seek testing

Positive result: Stay in self-isolation and follow medical advice Negative result: Stay home until feeling well

If your GP is unable to assist you, visit a COVID-19 Clinic

Positive result: Stay in self-isolation and follow medical advice Negative result: Avoid contact with others until recovered

call 000 in an emergency (e.g. difficulty breathing)

Call the SA COVID Information Line 1800 253 787

Health Practitioners should refer to the latest COVID-19 CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units for a comprehensive list of case definitions. UPDATED 8 APRIL 2020

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Remain in self-isolation until negative test and for 14 days from date of last exposure with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (whichever is longer)

Stay home and where possible avoid contact with others until recovered. If your symptoms worsen, contact your GP or

Call your GP for advice as you may need an appointment

Talk to friends, family or a professional if you need help

Stay in self-isolation for 14 days (even if you receive a negative test result) and follow medical advice

Call the SA COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 1800 632 753

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If you have returned from overseas, travelled interstate or been on a cruise ship in the past 14 days

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INFORMATION

RIGHT OF ENTRY

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The object of the right of entry system is to balance the rights of organisations to represent their members and the rights of site occupiers to go about their business without undue inconvenience. Right of entry accounts for almost a third of all current Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) investigations. In 2019, a quarter of all complaints made to our 1800 hotline related to right of entry issues. The ABCC currently has 12 matters before the Court where the main allegation is right of entry breaches.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

RIGHT OF ENTRY PERMIT LIST All union officials wishing to exercise a right to enter a worksite must hold a valid federal right of entry permit. You can check if a union official holds a valid entry permit on the entry permit page on the FWC website. The ABCC also has a list of officials whose federal entry permit has been revoked or has had conditions imposed. Visit our website for the up-to-date list: abcc.gov.au/resources/ right-entry-permit-lists

ENFORCEMENT

A union official who holds a valid federal right of entry permit can lawfully enter a site or premises to:

The ABCC has successfully prosecuted and intervened in a number of right of entry matters in Court, resulting in substantial penalties being imposed on industry participants.

» investigate a suspected breach of the Fair Work Act (FW Act) or a fair work instrument (including a modern award or enterprise agreement)

All parties need to respect each other’s rights on Australian building sites and knowing your rights and obligations is crucial.

» hold discussions with eligible employees

You can find out more about these matters on our website: www.abcc.gov.au/legal-cases

» exercise a right to enter that is conferred on them under a state or territory OHS law. Detailed information on the ABCC website outlines the requirements that union officials must fulfil in each of the three scenarios mentioned above. Employers and site occupiers should familiarise themselves with this information and should not refuse or delay entry by permit holders, not hinder or obstruct a permit holder and not misrepresent matters authorised by the right of entry provisions in the FW Act.

HOW CAN THE ABCC HELP? ON SITE APP: The app steps you through several right of entry scenarios: abcc.gov.au/app PRESENTATIONS: The ABCC is available to visit your workplace and provide right of entry presentations. You can fill out this form to request one: abcc.gov.au/ book-presentation WEBSITE: For detailed right of entry information: abcc.gov.au HOTLINE: 1800 003 338 (7am-7pm AEDT) Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.

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FENCE POSTS BEING PUT IN PLACE ON THE NORTHERN END OF THE LINE WITH PELICAN LAGOON IN THE BACKGROUND.

THE FENCE POST LINE RUNNING DOWN TO PELICAN LAGOON.

Kangaroo Island rolls out a catproof fence SOUTH Australia’s Kangaroo Island has embarked on an ambitious plan to eradicate all feral cats on the island within the next 10 years. By mid-year, a 3-kilometre-long catproof fence will be in place in a bid to wipe out the animals. The task is daunting – there are thought to be roughly 5,000 feral cats on Australia’s third largest island. Getting rid of them is the world’s largest feral cat eradication program to date being an integral part of a federal government plan to cull cats on five islands – Christmas, Bruny, French, Dirk Hartog and Kangaroo islands.

A DIGGER FROM SOFTFOOT MARSUPIAL SANCTUARY PUTTING THE FENCE POSTS IN.

The $180,000, 1.8-metre-high floppytop fence is across the narrowest part of the island. It is a standard catproof fence design – a floppy top to stop feral cats from climbing over and a skirt to stop them from burrowing under it. The route runs down the middle of an old road reserve. The barrier separates the Dudley Peninsula and its feral cats in the smaller eastern section of KI before attention focuses on the larger tract to the west. The extremities of the fence are designed to encompass the cliff edge on the south coast, similar to what has recently been used at Venus Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, while at its northern end the fence extends into Pelican Lagoon using plastic-coated galvanised steel to stop cats passing beyond the low tide mark. Spaces in the fence allow for native animals to cross. Some of the ‘gaps’ will be closed following a period of monitoring; this will depend on the movement of macropods such as kangaroos and wallabies.

Monitoring will help decide whether installing animal aversion devices would stop cats passing through. This could include grooming traps which analyse animal body shapes and squirt a toxin on passing cats, killing the animals after they groom themselves. A detector dog has been trained to seek out cats in inaccessible bushland so the cats can later be euthanased. Kangaroo Island has always been fox and rabbit free. Feral goats and deer were eradicated over a 10-year period by the KI Natural Resources Management (NRM) Board. Community support was crucial. KI NRM Board Presiding Member Andrew Heinrich said eradicating feral cats from

the island will be hugely beneficial to both threatened species and the livestock industry. “It is well known that feral cats are the main predator of our threatened species, many of which have their last refuge on the island, but farmers also know that cats are the main carriers for several diseases such as Toxoplasmosis and Sarcocystosis that hit farmers’ pockets hard,” he said. “The installation of the cat fence is key to successfully eradicating feral cats from the Dudley Peninsula, the lessons from which will be used to inform the wider project when it moves to eradicate feral cats from the rest of the island.” The eradication program is federally funded and being led by the KI NRM Board and the Kangaroo Island Council. Contractors from Softfoot Marsupial Sanctuary at Hindmarsh Valley south of Adelaide volunteered their time to construct the fence. Kangaroo Island already imposes some of the nation’s most stringent cat ownership bylaws; all pet cats must be registered, desexed and microchipped. Written by John Satterley Images courtesy KI Natural Resources Management Board.

Looking Back at South Australia's Bushfires The Civil Contractors Federation (SA) acknowledges the devastation our region has been dealing with. What should have been a day of celebrating achievements in 2019, 20 December, for many, turned into one fighting for their livelihoods. The Cudlee Creek fires saw over 25,000 hectares destroyed, and an additional 210,000 hectares on Kangaroo Island was burnt. Sadly, three lives were lost, and countless native wildlife and livestock perished. We thank all CCF SA Members for their contribution to the Bushfire Relief, and for their ongoing support to assist the rebuild that will continue for some time.

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Some examples on how you have assisted include: » Eddy Barrett from Warrin Mining has donated all of his spare time to assisting with the recovery, even going as far as arranging Christmas presents for children affected, rallied other donations urgently needed, and operated excavators to clean up burnt out sheds and homes.

areas. McMahon Services also purchased a firefighting ATV and had our workshop build a 4X4 all area access firefighting rig, and sent both of these highly mobile appliances to Kangaroo Island to help rapidly respond to spot fire flareups.

» Alano Water has been carting hay, and fixing water pumps and pipework where needed.

Again, thank you to all who have contributed in one way or another. Your continued efforts do not go unnoticed. We are extremely humbled by the commitment of our members to ensure that SA remains a great place to live and do business. #ccfsaproud #bookthemout

» McMahon Services has been supplying water carts, plant and equipment, and staff, where needed to both the Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fire affected

If you require any assistance with the Recovery Effort, please contact Melissa Ekberg mekberg@ccfsa.com.au for more information.

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Festival Square set to become Adelaide’s major new drawcard

DELTA WATERING THE SITE TO SUPPRESS DUST WHILE COMPLETING THE DETAILED EXCAVATION.

ADELAIDE Festival Centre, Australia's first multi-purpose arts centre, is getting a new plaza called Festival Square. Modelled on international city squares such as Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona and Leicester Square in London, it is anticipated to become a major Adelaide drawcard. The plaza has been in use since 1977 in the heart of the Riverbank precinct, lying just north of the North Terrace-King William Road intersection, near the River Torrens and adjacent to Elder Park. Under a development agreement with the state government, Walker Corporation has embarked on a $1 billion makeover that will see 25 hectares of public space established in areas around the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Railway Station, SkyCity Casino, Parliament House, Old Parliament House and Station Road. The upgrade of the public realm – currently the biggest construction site in Adelaide – will be supplemented by a 27-storey office tower and a 2-storey retail and commercial precinct serviced by an underground 1,500-space carpark (Adelaide’s largest and on track to be completed by the end of 2020). Being delivered is a new city square of 5,000 square metres, an upgraded northern promenade alongside the Festival Centre, stronger integration with King William Road, a new art space plaza, a reimagined Station Road and a new entry to the Adelaide Railway Station and other Riverbank destinations.

The public realm will have artwork, a water play feature, trees, shrubs and lawn, and seating and shelter to make it a year-round destination – with Festival Square becoming a gathering and meeting place for crowds going to and from events at Adelaide Oval. Walker Corporation Senior Development Manager Ben Moore said redevelopment of the plaza involved contracts for demolition works, excavation works, car park construction and office tower construction with completion anticipated in 2024. Early works had begun in May 2018 with a planned staged approach to limit the impact on visitors and local businesses. Mr Moore said the scale of the demolition and excavation process had been huge. A pit 17 metres deep across 1.6 hectares had been excavated and almost 270,000 tonnes of sandstone and clay removed, involving over 8,500 truck movements. About half had been sent to Riverlea at Buckland Park where Walker is creating a new urban community of 12,000 houses for more than 30,000 people by 2040. “We are stockpiling a lot of sandstone up there for use in landscaping and structural elements, and might crush some to use as road-base material,” Mr Moore said.

He added: “Festival Square is an important part of Walker’s $3 billion development portfolio in South Australia and the Square will provide Adelaide with its first premium quality office space. Festival Square will activate the city’s entertainment precinct and be a major drawcard for investment and tourism. “Our vision for this project is to boost the city’s vibrancy and make Festival Square the city’s heart. We are committed to working closely with the state government to bring this incredible project to life.” Tier One civil contractor Delta Group won the $38 million design and construct contract for excavation for the basement and 5-level carpark as well as the foundation piling and retaining wall work – one of the biggest earthworks contracts in the state’s history. Built was subcontracted for the demolition while Delta carried out the excavation and foundation piling works, and CME carried out the services diversion works. These projects were completed in October 2019. The excavation works included 948 retention piles and 420 foundation piles. Mr Moore said piling and ground anchors around the heritage-listed Old Parliament House had

VIEW LOOKING SOUTH TOWARDS NORTH TERRACE. THE RAILWAY STATION IS AT RIGHT. THE EXCAVATION, PAD FOOTINGS AND RAFT SLAB FOR THE OFFICE TOWER ARE COMPLETE.

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WALKER CORPORATION’S SA TEAM (FROM LEFT): ALEX CROWE, PROJECT MANAGER; NATHAN THOMPSON, ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; TIM PARKER, URBAN DESIGNER; SASCHA FROST, DESIGN MANAGER; CHRIS KUPISIEWICZ, SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR; BEN MOORE, SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER; AND IAN TAN, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER.

been installed successfully and smoothly with careful management of noise and vibration between Walker, Delta, piling subcontractor Keller, and the Parliament House building manager. Delta Group Divisional Manager SA Elliot Nuberg said the Festival Square project was an important catalyst for Delta opening an SA office in October 2019. “Since being awarded the contract, Delta has established itself in Adelaide and SA with a growing workbook of new demolition and civil construction projects,” he said. To date, early works undertaken and completed have seen the lowering of Festival Drive thereby separating pedestrian and vehicle access; establishing an at-grade entrance to Adelaide Railway Station and providing the foundation required to support expansion of the SkyCity Casino.

Stretching from King William Road to the Adelaide Riverbank Bridge, the Walk of Fame honours artists who helped make the Festival Centre a creative hub. The walkway gives access to the Dunstan Playhouse and Festival Centre, and has more than 130 names set in concrete.

THE LIFT CORE BEING CONSTRUCTED.

Written by John Satterley Images courtesy Walker Corporation.

VIEW LOOKING SOUTH TOWARDS NORTH TERRACE. PARLIAMENT HOUSE IS IN THE BACKGROUND. THE LIFT CORE IS BEING CONSTRUCTED WITH THE BASE FOR THE FUTURE CRANE INSTALLED TO THE RIGHT.

Following a select tender process, Badge Constructions completed a $23 million transformation of the Adelaide Festival Centre’s riverside facade, the Northern Promenade in 2018. The works included reconfiguration of the walkway along the northern face of the Festival Centre, a new landscaped external amphitheatre with integrated bleacher seating and disability access to Elder Park, an upgraded northern entry to the Festival Theatre, installation and cladding of new cooling towers, an interactive arts playground and Walk of Fame, and replacement of the roof shell waterproof membrane on Adelaide Festival Theatre. 19

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JACK MOUHALOS Managing Director, Richmond Civil Works Pty Ltd JACK MOUHALOS, LEFT, CONFERRING WITH SITE WORKER BRIAN GREER.

“Courtesy, integrity and quality are the attributes by which we do business.”

restructure has freed me up to focus on other key functions within the company.”

A working day for Jack Mouhalos revolves around talking to clients and establishing which project to estimate and bid for. He receives reports on a daily basis from his Project Managers, Estimators and son Emmanuel who is Operations Manager. An 11-hour day is not uncommon for Jack. Jack started in 1991 as a demolition contractor and grew the business to include earthworks so as to provide the client with a one-stop-shop. “Using strategic planning processes, we recognised that our future and our strengths were in earthworks, stormwater, carparks and subdivisions. Our services extend from the initial preparation of sites through to the installation of services, kerbing and bitumen,” he said. In 2017, the company moved away from demolition work and focussed primarily on civil earthworks. “This involved substantial investment in attracting, training and retraining the right employees,” he said. “It also required us to invest heavily in capital equipment and plant to do the job. “This, we believed, would ensure continuity on projects and reduce the risk of delays through not being able to get the right plant to site when it was needed. So, while there has been growth in company revenues, there has also been considerable reinvestment in the company for the benefit of our clients. In addition to our plant, we also have the resources to call in additional plant as required. “In the early years, I was taught to be transparent and honourable in my business dealings. I strongly believe that this has helped me build a reputation as a good, fair and honest subcontractor. Courtesy, integrity

and quality are the attributes by which we do business.” Richmond Civil Works has 23 full-time staff and can use up to 15 to 20 labour hire staff depending on the works program being undertaken. The company is moving to become a paperless operation following the implementation of an electronic forms system. Project management and performance is also being managed via a customised management system that allows greater scrutiny of costs. “This allows us to ensure we stay on time and on budget for our clients,” Jack said. The management team comprises a qualified and experienced Accounts and Administration Manager, Project Managers, Estimators, Compliance Officer, and Operations Manager. Jack said all of the management team had been handpicked and trained by him in the Richmond way of doing things. “This includes instilling in them our company values. I hold all of our employees in the highest regard and I am very proud of all of them.” Jack’s role has changed from that of a hands-on operations role to ‘what is truly a managing director role with a predominant focus on client relationships, marketing and the strategic direction of the company’. He added: “I have created a structure within the company that focuses on the efficient process of tendering and project management. Along with the appointment of the Operations Manager, who has now taken over all operational activities, this internal

While Richmond Civil Works has worked to position itself as a key player in the civil earthworks sector in SA, it has not lost its family values. “I promote a culture where we all operate as a team and support each other regardless of the workload situation the company may be experiencing at the time. “I want it to convey that we care about our clients and the relationship that we have with them. We aim to maintain that, and my reputation and reliability is a key instrument in our toolbox to achieve that. Being a family orientated business makes it easier for clients to access the person at the top if there is a problem and get an immediate response.”

HIGHLIGHTS Jack said: “A key highlight of the company has been the certification in safety environmental and quality. This has supported our expansion into projects which have had a significant impact on the community.” He cited two projects: the major revamp of the Narnungga Sports Hub on the corner of West Terrace and North Terrace for the SA Cricket Association, and the St Clair Recreation Centre in Woodville where stormwater, earthworks, carpark and detention ponds work were undertaken. Another positive impact on the community over the years had been the safe removal and transportation of asbestos; one of the sites was a national park. In summing up, Jack said: “2019 saw a downturn in the industry across the board. Times were tough for everybody; however, we have managed to pull through. I look forward to 2020 and beyond where further investment from the government will hopefully increase confidence in the community and take pressure off the industry.” Written by John Satterley

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Workshop for Senwill Civil staff

SENWILL CIVIL STAFF WITH WORKSHOP FACILITATOR JACK BUCKSKIN

Exploring another culture opens you up to learn a different point of view, other solutions, new wisdom, and helps you to connect and have empathy. When you understand a bit about someone's culture it's much easier to relate to them. Learning about Aboriginal culture specifically gives you an understanding of the vast history of this continent. In December 2019, Michael Clare, General Manager, Senwill Civil, wanted his staff to undertake Cultural Awareness Training, so Angie Hart, Manager, Aboriginal Training and Employment at CCFSA, sought the services of Jack Buckskin from Kuma Kaaru to facilitate the workshop. Jack is a Kaurna, Narungga and Wirangu man, born in the Adelaide Plains region, who has dedicated himself to learning and sharing the Kaurna language and culture. He has been heavily involved in the Kaurna revitalisation movement for more than ten years and continues to contribute to the development and teaching of the Kaurna language. Jack also shares his culture and stories through dance and other workshops through his cultural services and dance group, Kuma Kaaru, which translates to ‘one blood’. Any members interested in their staff participating in Cultural Awareness Training, please give Angie Hart a call on 8111 8041 or 0400 117 666.

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Senwill wants to be a part of SA Water’s journey to be a more inclusive organisation; we considered the first step is to promote empathy in our workforce. I think the Cultural Awareness program went a long way achieving this. I have been to a number of SA Water presentations where Jack has delivered the Welcome to Country; I found his presentation style very engaging and his selected topics interesting. The Culture Awareness presentation was sensational. It gave real insight into ancient and modern Aboriginal culture. I have passed on many of the things I have learnt to family and friends over the holiday period. I have spoken to a number of our employees and they all thought the session was informative and interesting, and came away with a better appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

MICHAEL CLARE, GENERAL MANAGER, SENWILL CIVIL, WITH JACK BUCKSKIN TALKING TO STAFF

SENWILL CIVIL STAFF

As mentioned, I think the first step to breaking down barriers is empathy or understanding of the other perspective. I found the training hugely enjoyable and informative. I would highly recommend the training to everyone.

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JACK BUCKSKIN

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Warrin Mining & Construction

ADAM WALLIS Managing Director, Equipment Pty Ltd ADAM WALLIS, MANAGING DIRECTOR, WARRIN MINING & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PTY LTD

ADAM Wallis has reason to be pleased when talking about the company his late father David started in 1980. As an agent for Volvo construction machinery, it last year landed one of its biggest orders in one hit – the sale of 10 units to Broadspectrum which contracts to BHP at Olympic Dam. To handle the molten copper out of the smelter, the customer required two dump trucks, five front-end loaders and three excavators. “Orders like that don’t come along very often in South Australia unfortunately,” Adam said. Then there’s the imminent release of the Volvo E series excavator. It has semiautonomous machine control called ‘dig assist’ and a platform that gives the operator depth control, height control and weighing system via a viewing system on a tablet. The 3D platform will suit either Trimble or Topcon systems – a versatility that means the same machine can be used on different job sites whether they have Trimble or Topcon. The first machine will be added to the VRents fleet and available for rental. VRents is the rental arm of the business. It started four years ago with Chris Bradley as Managing Director and provides dry or wet hire of Volvo construction equipment. Based at Pooraka is an office area, workshop, spare parts and storage yard on a footprint of 6,000 square metres. The staff of 18 looks after the workshop, spare parts, 22

administration and sales. Adam did his apprenticeship there as did his brother Jed, now the Service Manager. Servicing South Australia, Broken Hill and Mildura, it sells and supports the Volvo range of excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, compact equipment, graders, road machinery and bitumen pavers. Adam said customer visits take him away from the office from time to time, adding: “We also sell used equipment, and machinery we trade back from existing customers. Generally, it is Volvo but it can be different brands. “We have a strong relationship with the national distributors of Volvo equipment, which is CJD Equipment. We have been selling Volvo now for close to 20 years and as a brand, it has been one of the best things that has happened to us as a distributor. “When Dad sat in this chair, he always said customer support is terribly important and that is what we like to think we do well. Our management team is myself and my brother. Our work book is a little flat at the moment. Some of the major road projects are starting to wind up. I think there is a bit in the pipeline, and hopefully we will see things get better halfway through the year.

“For customers that don’t know us and what we do and how we go about our business, please talk to us if they are looking to purchase or hire any sort of earthmoving equipment. “I have been employed here all my working life, and I think as a company, we have punched above our weight for a long time. I have staff who have also been here a long time, which shows loyalty that goes both ways.” Written by John Satterley

“I think as a company, we have punched above our weight for a long time.”

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CONPLANT PTY LTD

How long have you been in business?

How many machines do you have in your fleet and what types?

Conplant is a privately owned Australian business which has been operating for 57 years. In that time, we’ve built an unmatched reputation for delivering Australia’s leading compaction equipment and technology, with safety being our priority.

Currently in SA we have 150 rollers in the fleet, with over 1000 rollers nationally. The fleet includes trench rollers, tandem rollers, single drum rollers and multi-tyre rollers ranging from 1t – 42t. To provide our high level of service, Conplant operates a fleet of low loaders and tilt trays ready to deliver anytime, anywhere.

Where are you located? We are located at 44 Plymouth Road, Wingfield, and we have 9 other branches across Australia.

Our fleet in South Australia features world leading compaction equipment brands including Ammann, Wacker Neuson, Caterpillar and Hamm.

What are your core business activities/specialties? Conplant’s core focus is compaction hire, sales and service. We’ve got the largest national hire fleet working across every state in Australia – and our experience, expertise and service is unmatched. We are also the exclusive Australian distributor of the complete range of Wacker Neuson Heavy Compaction Rollers up to 28 tonnes. With award-winning customer service and support, providing rapid response field service, mechanical repairs or a major overhaul, we’re ready to ensure success in every project we are associated with. To help make that happen, we have a multimillion-dollar parts inventory throughout Australia to supply our hire fleet and retail sales – from oils to new engines and all accessories, 24/7.

How many staff do you employ?

How important is technology and innovation for what you do? Safety is Conplant’s priority. We’ve designed and developed new technologies to eliminate risk and injury that respond directly to the toughest challenges our customers have brought to us. Our unmanned rollers, rollover protective structures and intelligent collision avoidance systems are preventing injuries to operators, increasing productivity, and most importantly, creating a safer work environment.

Conplant employs 15 South Australians including a sales team, operational staff, field service technicians and transport drivers. Together with our support team across Australia, we’re ready to meet your requirements.

Completed projects/products or services you have worked on or that you are most proud of? Conplant has supplied various ranges of compaction equipment to all major road infrastructure, and maintenance projects across South Australia from CBD to Mt Gambier, Moomba, Oodnadatta, Yalata and Kangaroo Island.

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Any other information: Conplant’s Parts Division provides all types of parts for the earthmoving industry ready for pickup or delivery. We also specialise in excavator rubber tracks, rubber bolt on pads, rubber clip on pads, vibration rubbers, rollers, sprockets, idlers, steel chains and track shoes. Our Transport Division is committed to service, safety and reliability – and with a fleet of prime low loaders and tilt trays, we can move all your earthmoving equipment too.

Conplant Pty Ltd Contact: Daniel Kulow, Manager: SA, VIC & NT P: 08 9224 9950 E: Daniel.Kulow@conplant.com.au www.conplant.com.au

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Prepare by reviewing the utility plans and information. Contact the utility if you need assistance. Look for clues onsite such as pit lids, marker posts and meters. Engage a DBYD Certified Locator which includes undertaking electronic location (AS 5488 Quality Level B) prior to potholing.

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To establish the exact location of all underground infrastructure, pothole if permitted using the asset owner’s stated method as specified on their plans and/ or information pack.

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Protect the infrastructure by using various methods; such as communicating to all working on site, erecting barriers and/or marking the location of the exposed infrastructure.

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You should only proceed with your excavation work after you have planned, prepared, potholed (unless prohibited) and have protective measures in place.

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SOS EMPLOYMENT PTY LTD

How long have you been in Business? SOS Employment has been providing labour hire and recruitment services to the civil construction, earthmoving, building and associated industries for approximately 30 years. Recently under new management, there has been an increased emphasis on greater customer service and competitive rates.

Where are you located? Our office is located at 600 Goodwood Rd, Daw Park.

What are you core business activities? SOS Employment provides labour hire and recruitment services specialising in the provision of personnel to the civil construction, earthmoving, building and associated industries. We undertake an end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, pre-employment screening, interviewing, reference checking, and placement of candidate along with managing all administrative and payroll obligations. Our aim as a labour hire and recruitment agency is to make our client’s job easy by finding the right personnel to undertake the role required. By the right person, we not only mean having the relevant experience, licences and tickets, but also being the right fit and dependable for our client. Through the development of professional business relationships with key client personnel, and our knowledge,

understanding and experience of the labour hire industry, we’re able to provide a seamless integration of our personnel into our client's workplace. In addition to civil construction and earthmoving related personnel, we have provided safety and administrative personnel to our clients. As a logical extension to the administrative personnel, we now provide personnel to undertake varied accounts related functions. SOS Employment Pty Ltd maintains an extensive data base of personnel, continually supplemented by regular advertising and targeted recruitment. Hence, suitable personnel are available. All our personnel are interviewed, referenced checked and undertake a detailed induction process. They must possess relevant experience and hold appropriate tickets and/ or qualifications, to qualify for placement. It is equally important that they are the right fit for each client. We spend time with our clients to understand their specific organisational requirements, and it is only through this process that highly skilled and experienced personnel are placed. And this results in peace of mind for our clients. Once personnel are placed, we regularly visit sites to meet with both the employee and the client to ensure everything is operating smoothly. We are committed to finding experienced and dependable personnel to assist you with your workforce requirements. Please call us today on 8374 4501 to see how we can assist.

Completed Projects: We take pride in seeing our clients, and the personnel we’ve placed with them, successfully complete their projects, and the delight that brings to them. Projects our personnel have worked on have been wide and varied in all facets of civil construction. We especially like hearing about the accolades our clients receive for those projects and like to think that our staff are a part of that success.

How many staff do you employ? The number of on-site employees placed with clients varies day to day, based on the needs of our clients; however, we have three Senior Consultants, and an Administration and Payroll Officer servicing our clients and on-site employees. We can be contacted anytime via calling the office (8374 4501) or by calling Peter directly on 0418 835 810.

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ADELAIDE BITUMEN

Since 1977, 43 years.

How long have you been in business?

Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of?

Where are you located?

Adelaide Bitumen has taken part in the following projects:

9 CB Fisher Drive, Cavan, South Australia. We service throughout South Australia including, Metro Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, The Riverland, Mid North, Barossa Valley, Fleurieu Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, The Limestone Coast and Kangaroo Island.

How did you start your business? South Australian owned and operated third generation family business established in 1977, under the name of Adelaide Master Pavers, changed its name to Adelaide Bitumen to fall in line with the type of work carried out.

What are your core business activities/specialties? We have vast experience in all facets of pavement construction and maintenance. Our services include pavement design, excavation, base course preparation, bituminous priming, hot mixed asphalt (machine or hand laid), spray seal applications (using various coloured aggregates), service rejuvenation, dust suppression and crack sealing. We carry out a variety of large to small sized works from roadways, subdivisions, carparks (including under crofts), driveways, tennis and basketball courts, pathways, trenching, potholes, speed humps and trip hazard repairs.

Torrens Rail Junction Project BHP Olympic Dam, Hardstand Resurfacing Campbelltown City Council, Linear Park Path Upgrade Nystar Port Pirie, Pavement Maintenance Program Port Canal Shopping Centre Upgrade (Stage 2) City of Marion, Hendrie Street Playground Upgrade DPTI, Cormac Road Level Crossing Upgrade City of Salisbury, Wright Road Pathway Upgrade.

How many machines do you have in your fleet and what types? We have an extensive fleet of modern trucks and specialised machinery along with skilled employees to complete each job to the highest of standards.

Any other information: We have recently rebranded with a new logo and an updated website. We have a growing presence on Facebook and Instagram.

Adelaide Bitumen Contact: Daniel Robinson M: 0408 826 550 P: 08 8359 4000 E: info@adelaidebitumen.com.au www.adelaidebitumen.com.au

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UNITED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT How long have you been in business? UTM has been operating for the past two years.

Where are you located? Our depot is currently located on South Terrace at Wingfield.

How did you start your business? Tanya and Paul decided to start UTM after quite a few long conversations about having their own business and doing something that could utilise both their skills from previous areas of employment. Tanya has a therapeutic social work background and has worked with both children and adults who have had traumatic experiences. She thought that she would make a great employer to her own staff as she could offer them the support and care that she felt she needed to give, from experiences gained over the years through some of her roles. Paul has experience in making things grow from nothing to something extraordinary, such as the music festival he has had running for over four years. He is the gatherer of people and brings everyone together and makes anything possible. Tanya was pregnant with their daughter (now 19 months old) and Paul was working in the civil construction industry, working 12-hour days, 6 days a week. Tanya and Paul decided to buy three utes and start their own traffic management company as a way to be able to work from home and be together.

Completed project/products or services you have worked on or have that you are most proud of?

After a few months of UTM being up and running, an opportunity came along to purchase an existing company (CSA). This quickly turned their 3-ute operation into a fully functioning 30-vehicle and over 50 employees enterprise. After 18 months in business, a change of management took place and Jordan joined as the Operations Manager. Jordan has over 18 years of experience both on the road and in management positions. Shortly after, Darren joined the UTM team and became the General Manager. He too has over 18 years of experience working both on the road as Traffic Controller and Operations Manager for other traffic management companies. Both Darren and Jordan have extensive knowledge in the industry and no job is too large or small.

UTM is proud of all its projects be them large or small. UTM has been working closely on the NBN rollout with Fulton Hogan, Charles Sturt Councilâ€™s upgrade of Sportsmans Drive at West Lakes, and most recently, the reconstruction of Grand Junction Road between Main North Road and Hampstead Road with Topcoat Asphalt, just to name a couple.

What are your core business activities/specialties?

United Traffic currently has between 50 â€” 60 casual traffic controllers and 5 office staff.

How many machines do you have in your fleet and what types? United Traffic has 30 fully equipped traffic vehicles in its fleet. These are mainly Mazda BT50s and Ford Rangers. We also have a Hino truck and are looking at expanding with a few more in the next few months.

United Traffic Management Contact: Darren Hicks (General Manager) & Jordan Fenwick (Operations Manager) Darren: M: 0407422485 E: darren@unitedtraffic.com.au Jordan: M: 0407324 346 E: jordan@unitedtraffic.com.au www.unitedtraffic.com.au

How many staff do you employ?

UTM specialises in all aspects of traffic management and road safety products, services and solutions.

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FEATURE - PROJECTS ELIZABETH STATION SHOWING THE LIFT WELL PAINTED BY ELIZABETH CLOSE.

Art being used to jazz up Adelaide’s public spaces RARE indeed is the black kookaburra. It was first spotted in the WA town of Coolup 100 kilometres south of Perth in 1951. Since then, there have been occasional sightings in some other states. Adelaide has a larger-than-life one. Painted recently by local artist Shane Cook, it’s at Millswood, an inner suburb, and adorns a comms room (or server room) used for the continuous operation of computer services. Shane has perched the rare colour form of the bird alongside the usual coloured kookaburra. His artwork is the result of a unique program called Rail Care which the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure began in 2015. Under the program, public spaces owned by DPTI such as railway stations and tram stops are undergoing greening, a combination of landscaping and public art with volunteers offering to help establish and maintain gardens and amenity around rail precincts. Completed station projects include West Croydon with Rosetta Street Greening volunteers; Kilkenny with Gorilla Art community group and local volunteers; Croydon with volunteers; Seacliff, Marino and Marino Rocks with local volunteers; Blackwood with the Blackwood Action Group and Urrbrae High School; Dudley Park with Prospect Lions Club; Eden Hills with Eden Hills Primary School; Clarence Park with Clarence Park kindergarten; Adelaide Yard murals with Adelaide High School; and Alberton with KESAB and Western Youth Space.

In the past year, the art program has focused on Aboriginal artists, with several large commissions at Elizabeth Station, Seaford Meadows, Port Road and Albert Park.

of litter, there are bee and butterfly corridor gardens, a large commissioned mural on the Rosetta Street underpass and community art on fences and stobie poles.

Volunteers and local councils are heavily involved. The concept is not new, however. Volunteers started caring for stations in the early 1990s under the Adopt-a-Station program. Having a formalised network of volunteers caring for active railway stations and tram stops across a metropolitan network is what makes Rail Care unique in Australia.

Assisted by Rail Care, a newly formed group at Marino Rocks Railway Station has begun transforming the station with community artworks and by planting native flora.

By comparison, in the United Kingdom there are more than 1,000 community rail partnership groups with many focused on historical railway stations and community rail lines. Rail Care involves station art, public art, greening, and general amenity and placemaking. Place-making bonds public transport spaces with the local community, reflecting volunteer and local councils’ aspirations for a site while meeting rail requirements for safety. Each program is tailored to fit local aspirations. For example, Rosetta Street Greening has gone beyond initial garden beds at the West Croydon Railway Station, working with City of Charles Sturt as well as Rail Care. The area is being kept clear

To date, Rail Care has roughly 140 volunteers spread out around 25 stations. There have been more than 120 public art commissions as well as landscaping at multiple sites across the rail network. Rail Care also has not-for-profit organisations doing station garden maintenance and graffiti cleaning. Feedback to DPTI is that Rail Care has unanimous community support. “Rail Care has been expanding since its inception and will continue to grow from strength to strength,” a department source said.

Written by John Satterley Images courtesy DPTI.

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THE SEAFORD MEADOWS LIFT WALL WITH MURAL PAINTED BY THOMAS READETT.

THE MILLSWOOD COMMS ROOM WITH ARTWORK BY SHANE COOK. NOTE THE BLACK KOOKABURRA.

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APPRENTICESHIPS Civil Apprentices Are Now Available DON’T MISS OUT on this OPPORTUNITY to play your part in this fantastic industry journey Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) provides professional apprentice management services to the Civil Industry, and creates quality employment and training opportunities for career seekers aspiring to be a part of the civil infrastructure industry. Directed and supported by those with the industry experience and technical knowledge, CACL is now actively seeking stakeholders from the Civil Industry to host Apprentices and help nurture our new generation of Civil Industry leaders. With CACL, the opportunity to transfer your industry knowledge and experience to the best Apprentices you can have access to, is available now!

WHY HIRE A CACL APPRENTICE: » No recruiting headaches: Apprentices undertake medical, fitness and drug screening tests. The selection process is varied and extensive, with Apprentices undertaking pre-employment orientation and ongoing safety training and induction before they are placed with your business. » No paperwork madness: CACL takes the pain out of managing Apprentices by performing an extensive range of work covering recruiting, mentoring, managing workers compensation, disciplining, monitoring grievances, training, and undertaking the administration of superannuation, insurance, and payroll. CALC carries the legal obligations as the employer of the Apprentices. » Fully flexible employment arrangements: No lock-in contracts. CACL can provide Apprentices when you need them. Apprentices are available on short, medium or long term basis to meet workload demands. » Host elect: CACL can customise services for your business. We can recruit or supply Apprentices to meet your specific business and training needs. » Risks are managed: Should issues arise with an Apprentice we will address it. We take responsibility for providing work, managing apprentice performance and handling any related issues. » Access to risk, safety and compliance staff: CACL has access to the right staff who can assist you to implement safety 36

policies and procedures, as well as comply with legislation.

Field Coordinators support Apprentices and Host Employers by:

» Trial an Apprentice: As a Host, you will have the opportunity to ‘try and test’ an Apprentice, a low risk solution if your business is seeking a long term commitment.

» providing a constant and reliable contact point and duty of care

» First access: You will have the first access to skilled and qualified tradespersons. Our training and commitment to deliver outstanding Civil Professionals to industry drives us. CACL Apprentices will be highlight sought after. » Field coordinator: Every Apprentice and Host is allocated a coordinator to help with mentoring, support and advice. » ‘Equipped to Work’: Apprentices will be provided with protective equipment including CACL uniform, safety boots, glasses, gloves, clips and hard hat. » Additional benefits: We organise off-the-job training and all associated administrative obligations. » Pay as you train: Your business only pays for Apprentices when they are on your site/s. Host employers need to provide Apprentices with: » a safe working environment » appropriate supervision » a variety of on-the-job experience

» providing flexible options to integrate offthe-job training with on-the-job training » seeking feedback from new Apprentices on the quality of training and hosting arrangements » assisting with inductions and site safety awareness » providing information on the competences required of an ‘Apprentice Supervisor’ » mentoring and coaching Apprentices on all aspects of their work including attitude and performance » fulfilling expectations and legal obligations of the training contract » assisting with planning and implementation of additional training requirements » providing Workplace Health and Safety information and guidance. Key to the success of our training and apprenticeship program is our CACL team who is best placed to ensure all CACL Apprentices and Host employers receive continued support. So play your part in this fantastic industry journey and become a Host. Together, we will build a better, brighter future for the next generation of leaders and grow the industry.

» time to attend off-the-job training » access to field officers and CACL staff to visit the workplace as required. CACL looks after everything else! All you need to do is pay for the time the Apprentice works with you whether it is for a week, a month, a year or more. Contact us today to lodge your request. CACL’s core commitments are supported by its own Board of Directors, a Director with industry experience in civil, construction and operating GTOs and Field Coordinators. CACL Field Coordinators provide a unique service and support mechanism to both Host Employers and Apprentices.

Contact Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd to register your interest. Rebecca Pickering, Director Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment 1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 P: 08 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 E: rpickering@ccfsa.com.au civilapprenticeshipsandcareers.com.au

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CAN YOU HOST AN APPRENTICE? If your business is at the top of its game, and looking to support our brilliant civil industry by training and nurturing our future work force, then consider becoming a Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) Host today. Strengthen your business with Civil Apprentices and Careers Ltd (CACL).

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU AS HOST: » Publicity and marketing opportunities for your business » Relief from administrative burden with CACL managing • performance and human resource matters • wages and allowances • RDOs, annual leave and sick leaves, and public holidays • superannuation • trade school facilities • PPE etc » Easing of cash flow pressure » Set charge out rates with no hidden costs » Freedom from being potentially locked into a three year Contract of Training » Choice of quality, motivated apprentices for various year levels » Choice of long or short term placements » Flexibility with off-site training schedules for the apprentice » On site visits and support from experienced industry field coordinators. Apprentices in the following streams are supported: » RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations » RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction • bituminous surfacing • civil construction general • pipe laying • road construction and maintenance • road marking • traffic management

Contact Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd to register your interest. Rebecca Pickering Director Apprenticeships, Group Training and Industry Employment. 1 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 P: 08 8111 8028 M: 0417 767 688 E: rpickering@ccfsa.com.au www.civilapprenticeshipsandcareers.com.au

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Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd (CACL) is now recruiting apprentices in the following streams: » RII30815 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations » RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction • bituminous surfacing • civil construction general • pipe laying • road construction and maintenance • road marking • traffic management WHY WORK FOR CIVIL APPRENTICESHIPS AND CAREERS LTD » Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd: • is the only GTO formed by civil industry for the civil industry. • has direct access to the majority of civil construction businesses operating in South Australia. • is supported by Civil Contractors Federation SA. » You will be matched with your ideal Host based on your chosen profession and personal attributes. » You will be paid weekly and on time. » You will have access to a supportive team and broader support network. » You will have the opportunity to use mobile plant simulator technology throughout your apprenticeship.

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TOUCH BASE WITH OUR REGIONAL OFFICES TO ENSURE YOUR TEAM HAS LOCAL ACCREDITATION FOR ANY CIVIL JOB! WESTERN AUSTRALIA DO YOU NEED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR YOUR WA STAFF? Civil Train WA (RTO 40239) is now offering Main Roads WA accredited Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller courses. Combined — Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan Basic Worksite Traffic Management RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan 1 Day Refresher Course — Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Contact Civil Train WA today for more information or a quote to deliver on your site 08 9417 1980 or courseswa@ccfsa.com.au or book on our website www.civiltrain.com.au Construction Training Fund (CTF) subsidy may be available for this course for eligible participants.

NORTHERN TERRITORY DO YOU NEED WZ2 AND/OR WZ3 ACCREDITATION FOR YOUR NT STAFF? Civil Train NT (RTO 40239) is endorsed by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics to deliver Work Zone Management Training in the Northern Territory. Courses regularly scheduled in Darwin and Alice Springs. RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat (WZ2) RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan (WZ3) Contact Civil Train NT today for more information coursesnt@ccfsa.com.au or phone 08 8953 3515

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Built by workers, for workers As an Industry Super Fund we are run only to benefit members. All profits are returned to members, not shareholders.

By choosing an Industry Super Fund like Cbus, you know you’re in good hands. Contact Martha for your business super needs Martha Coro – Business Development Manager, SA 0429 166 785

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Civil Connexions Summer School February 2020 saw the launch of Civil Train’s inaugural Civil Connexions Summer School — a bridging program into a civil construction apprenticeship for young people who have left school without a dedicated pathway. The Civil Contractors Federation SA, Civil Train SA, and the newly established, Group Training Organisation (GTO) ‘Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd’, are actively collaborating with the public and private school sectors to educate and inform young people and careers staff about a career in civil construction. However, until the recently launched civil construction apprenticeship becomes established and school careers information about the opportunities of a civil construction career improves, it is important we support alternative pathways from the school system to feed into the future workforce of our industry. Sixteen participants were selected for the Civil Connexions program and over twelve days they undertook the following accredited training as they worked through various practical projects at the Civil Train live works site in Burton. » CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) » RIISSM205E Carry out manual excavation » RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually » RIIRIS201D Conduct local risk control » RIISAM203D Use hand and power tools » RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures At least 70% of participants are expected to progress into a civil construction apprenticeship, either directly with a civil contractor as their employer through a contract of training arrangement, or through the GTO. 42

Civil Apprenticeships and Careers Ltd will be the only GTO in South Australia created to exclusively manage the skills needs of the civil construction industry. It will address the skills shortage experienced by the civil construction companies who do not intend to take on a direct indentured apprentice and support the flow of skills demands of major infrastructure projects.

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RJV Plant Operations Training led by Tamara Verelst

CCF WA Member RJV’s journey to enhancing its training culture is being led by the company’s Senior Human Resources Manager Tamara Verelst. Tamara developed an Employee Engagement Strategy and a Training and Development Strategy, incorporating new onboarding methods and talent retention strategies, and a range of training and development programs that meet the needs of the business for now and also prepare them for the future. This has included taking on mechanical apprentices in the workshop; commencing a graduate program with Engineers Australia; and working with Civil Train WA to create a customised on-the-job traineeship program in plant operations.

With a strong background in managing all aspects of HR and IR in the civil and mining sectors, Tamara joined RJV in 2018 and was tasked with helping the company take the next step to building a stronger training culture, and also embedding a culture that truly embraced diversity. “RJV has always recognised the value of training; however I saw that our approach to training could be more streamlined, more proactive and more consistent,” she says. “Building a strong training culture in civil construction isn’t easy. Our industry is male dominated and there’s still an ‘old school’ culture of just getting on with the job. That can make it challenging to train and develop new young employees, and our turnover rate was high. We needed to assess why some people were leaving, while other employees had longevity.’’

“We have a great partnership with Civil Train,” Tamara says. “The traineeships work because the trainees see the real benefits. The training is hands-on and actual on-site tasks are incorporated into the assessments.” Currently, 11% of all RJV employees are in an Apprenticeship, Traineeship or Graduate program. Throughout the year, RJV also hosts school-based work placement, giving opportunities to school leavers to learn more about the business and the industry. “These programs are not just for new employees. Opportunities are offered to all staff when opportunities arise. Some of the existing staff have helped build this business and if this is a way to reward them, then we are all for it.” Tamara’s interest in building diversity and Aboriginal workforce participation stems from her involvement 12 years ago working on a program assisting unskilled Aboriginal people to upskill and gain employment. This instilled in her a passion to help others and help them realise and achieve their goals.

“Aboriginal engagement is not about ticking a box, it’s about bringing real changes to industry, gaining new employees who add to our culture,” she says. “If you can do one thing that helps change someone’s life for the better, then that is a successful day.” As a single mum, Tamara knows the challenges of training while managing a workload and raising a family. “I was determined to be successful, to be a person my children can look up to and be proud of,” she says. “I would like to be a role model to other women in this industry.” “People can be a company’s biggest asset, but can also be its biggest liability. By linking employee engagement to business goals, we’re building a foundation for personal and business success.

“At RJV, we want to lead real change, we want to be part of the effort to train new people in our industry. As an industry, we need to keep pushing through and challenging the ‘pushback’ until Aboriginal engagement is the norm, and until female operators are not a rarity and have a real presence in the industry.”

TRAINING

Women in Civil

Did you know that over the last 5 years, only 1% of civil construction apprentices have been female? Every few years, Civil Train provides a dedicated training program to specifically encourage female participation in the civil construction sector. This year, our WOMEN IN CIVIL RII20715 Certificate II in Civil Construction program is attempting to increase the number of female apprentices in the industry. We want to assist women to see civil construction as a career and overtly facilitating apprenticeship pathways is crucial to this occurring.

It’s our target to place at least 70% (11) of these ladies into an apprenticeship by September. If we can manage that, this program will singlehandedly increase the 5-year average to 2.6% and bring the current number of female apprentices to 7.3%! This 12-week course is full-time and will support a group of 16 ladies who are keen to pursue a career in civil construction. Do you represent a civil construction employer and are you keen to support the ladies in the program with the following options? » A visit to one of your sites » Be a guest speaker » Be an industry mentor » Offer work experience » Consider employing as an apprentice Your business can be a part of breaking new ground and actively growing the female civil construction workforce in South Australia.

If you are interested in considering one or more of our ladies as an apprentice please get in touch with Brodie btefordwebb@ccfsa.com.au or 0429 307 346. 44

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PLANT MAINTENANCE RIISAM207D Apply operational maintenance skills

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2) Read our pre-enolment brochure which provides important information about our policies, procedures and terms and conditions 3) Contact the SA office on the details below to request a quote.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CCF SA aims to help Members improve their business performance, to assist them to be more agile and prepared for changing business needs.

For all these and other programs call 08 8111 8003 or visit www.forwardgears.com.au

FORWARD GEARS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRAIN SA has developed a series of world class experiential workshops to meet the needs of Members and Associates. These include:  STARTING A NEW BUSINESS?

Business Fundamentals

 DEFINE THE DIRECTION OF YOUR BUSINESS?

Strategic Planning

 NEED A BUSINESS PLAN?

Business Planning

 MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND WORK PROCESSES ARE NOT WORKING?

Systems Thinking

 PEOPLE DO NOT SEEM TO BE COMMITTED?

Culture Development

 WORRIED ABOUT GETTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE?

Recruitment

 FRUSTRATED ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH?

Business Development

 CONCERNED ABOUT HOW WELL YOUR PEOPLE SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND WORK TOGETHER?

Team Development

 PEOPLE ARE NOT PREPARED TO DISCUSS DELICATE PERFORMANCE ISSUES?

TRAIN SA is an initiative of the CCF SA and is a partner organisation to Civil Train SA.

 NEED A SYSTEM TO MANAGE PEOPLE’S PERFORMANCE?

The training courses and programs offered by TRAIN SA are targeted at managers, supervisors and Senior Technical Staff.

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PAST CCF SA EVENTS

CCF SA GOLF DAY 2020 Friday 13 March 2020 â€“ Grange Golf Club

Thank you to our host and special guest, former Australian Rules Footballer, Tim Ginever. Thank you to all our Event Partners: Major Event Partner: Pickles Drinks Cart Partner: Mercantile CPA BBQ Partner: Plumbing & Pipeline Solutions Hole Partners: Artcraft, Brooks Hire, Cavpower, Dial Before You Dig, HAYS Recruitment, Loadex Hire, North East Isuzu, Roadside Services & Solutions, Techforce Personnel.

WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: Ecodynamics & Brooks Hire team (Andrew Pole, Nathan Noack, Anthony Dix, Ryan White 2ND PLACE: Spry Civil Construction, Downer, AAA Asphalt & Action Line Marking team (Sam Rasheed, James Lemon, Chris McSherry, Scott Dornan) 3RD PLACE: Loadex Hire, Neo Infrastructure & GTR Civil team (Jarrod Gould, John Szczyplorski, Don Winter, Tony Finnegan) Straight Drive sponsored by CCF SA: Damien Foulis NTP sponsored by Loadex Hire: Dave Garvin NTP sponsored by Roadside Services & Solutions: Dave Garrick NTP sponsored by Cavpower: Bryan Little Techforce Personnel Beer Pong: 1st place: Ash McLeod from BMD Constructions and 2nd place: Matt Gentile from Boral

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PAST CCF SA EVENTS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY BRIEFING

NEW CODE OF PRACTICE & REVISED AUS. STANDARD Friday 20 January 2020 – CCF House 1 South Road Thebarton

The Civil Contractors Federation (SA) in conjunction with the Traffic Management Association of Australia (SA) invite you to attend an Industry Briefing to discuss the new We heard from Expert, Dr Dan revised Australian Code of Industry Practice and Sullivan, who is the Founding Director Standard for Traffic Management. of ‘Solutions in Transport’. Dan has been

On 20 January 2020, in partnership with the Traffic Management Association (SA), CCF SA provided the industry with an update on the Revised Traffic Management Standard (AS1742) and also an overview of the new Code of Practice.

leading a cultural change in guidance, training and registration for the Temporary Traffic Management Industry and was Project Manager for the Austroads Safety at Road Worksites Project. Dan is an advocate and champion for change and improved safety in the Temporary Traffic Management Industry.

This is your opportunity to hear from industry experts and give you the knowledge to best prepare your organisation to be effective when undertaking works that require traffic management.

The Civil Contractors Federation (SA) encourages all members to gain a sound understanding of the revisions to the standard and the new Codes of Practice. They are available for free download via: austroads.com.au

20th January 2:30pm - 5:00pm Due to the overwhelming response from this industry House update, CCF will be hosting CCF 1 SASouth Roada Thebarton similar session in June 2020.

To find out more, contact Melissa Ekberg mekberg@ccfsa.com.au

CCF SA / TMAA Members: $15pp Non Members: $25pp Light refreshments at the conclusion of the briefing provided.

DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE NEW CODE OF PRACTICE? DO YOU KNOW THE CHANGES TO THE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD?

INDUSTRY EXPERT Dr Sullivan is the Founding Director of “Solutions in Transport”. Dan has been leading a cultural change in guidance, training and registration for the Temporary Traffic Management Industry and was project manager for the Austroads Safety at Road Worksites Project. Dan is an advocate and champion for change and improved safety in the Temporary Traffic Management Industry.

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The importance of continuous upskilling

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here and rapidly gaining ground. Many jobs are being automated via technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and cloud computing, with civil construction not an exception. Research from management consulting firm McKinsey suggests less than 5% of occupations will become fully automated in the future. However, about 60% of occupations could see at least a third of their job tasks automated. Technology is also increasing how fast our knowledge and skills are becoming outdated. A report published by Deloitte claims the half-life of learned skills is now about five years. Clearly then, constant upskilling is the new normal for anyone hoping to stay relevant in an increasingly mechanised world. Is it any wonder then that candidates – especially the top talent – are judging a potential job role on how well it will position them for career longevity? Here at Hays, we recently surveyed 1,253 professionals and 951 employers, to test attitudes to skill building. Almost all (96%) of the professionals surveyed consider upskilling as ‘important’ or ‘very important’, 84% would not consider a role that lacked skills development, and nearly half (47%) wouldn’t join an organisation that didn’t offer formal training opportunities. Plus, 64% said they were more likely to join and stay with an organisation that uses the latest technology.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR UPSKILLING? The question employers are asking us is: Who should be responsible for keeping people upskilled? Individuals or employers? Interestingly, 77% of the employers we surveyed said they were more likely to shortlist a qualified candidate who regularly upskills and 59% actively encourage employees to become self-directed learners. However, should employers rely on workers to acquire the skills they want? Given that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is reshaping how every industry and profession operates via digital transformation and new technologies, do employees have the resources and knowledge to develop the skills employers want them to have?

People today are working with technology that didn’t exist two or three years ago. Our survey found only 35% were even aware of the latest technology and digital trends relevant to their job or industry. The answer for employers therefore is probably a combination of hiring in active learners while also upskilling existing employees. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to upskilling, conduct a skills assessment before making any decisions. This will ensure upskilling benefits both an organisation as well as individual employees.

WAYS TO HELP YOUR STAFF UPSKILL Here are five suggestions to help your staff upskill. 1. Provide stretch opportunities Taking on a task outside your usual remit is a great way to develop new competencies. Our survey revealed 75% of professionals view on-the-job stretch opportunities as the most effective method of upskilling. To identify a suitable opportunity, start a conversation with your employees. Talk oneon-one about their career ambitions, the skills they need to develop to move forward and the skills you need staff to acquire to remain competitive. 2. Stay plugged in Follow industry leaders and thinkers via LinkedIn, TED Talks, YouTube feeds, Twitter and other social media, and encourage your staff to do the same. Of the professionals we surveyed, 52% read articles or professional literature to keep up-to-date while 49% attend conferences, seminars or webinars and 33% listen to relevant online content. A further 25% view content online shared by connections, while 23% read books. And 16% have joined a relevant LinkedIn Group.

4. Relevant courses outside of the workplace Formal courses are used as a way to acquire knowledge and skills by 47% of our respondents but there is much to consider before you offer formal study. With the half-life of learned skills falling, make sure you research any potential course for its relevancy. 5. Learn at work Peer-to-peer learning is a new trend. Can you set up a study group? Peer-group learning sessions allow employees to learn from each other and explore relevant issues together, which can boost the learning process. With candidates looking to join organisations that provide upskilling as part of the job, the message is clear: partner with your employees to promote their career longevity for mutual benefit. Written by Lisa Morris, Regional Director of Hays Construction in South Australia

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CCFSA NEXT GENERATION CIVIL COMMITTEE UPDATE Welcome to the first issue of the 2020 CCF SA Magazine — the recent holiday period was an opportunity to reflect on the committee’s growth and events in 2019, and how we could plan to build upon that success in 2020. The committee will continue to meet bimonthly. This will encourage regular contributions of articles, events and educational presentations for CCF SA members.

The sold-out Women in Civil & Next Generation Workshop, Stand Up Speak Up, was held at CCF SA House on Wednesday 26th February. Thank you to the facilitator Sharon Ferrier for delivering a fantastic presentation. A special thank you to Event Partner HAYS Recruitment for helping to make this event possible.

We’ll kick off 2020 with a CCF SA Women in Civil & Next Generation Committee sponsored event – ‘Stand Up Speak Up’. It’ll be a great opportunity to learn persuasive communication techniques from facilitator Sharon Ferrier, while also an opportunity to network with our peers. Sharon’s advice will be informative and can provide practical tools with the goal of increasing confidence and cohesion in the workplace. Planning and coordination works are well underway for further educational and networking events in 2020, and they will be announced in the coming months.

I would like to thank our committee members for their ongoing contributions and we look forward to the challenges and opportunities that 2020 will bring. Written by Tim Bishop Next Generation Committee Date text supplied: 29 January 2020.

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CCFSA WOMEN IN CIVIL COMMITTEE Women still asked about caring responsibilities in job interviews In the past year, 13 per cent of women have been asked in a job interview about their plans to have children or their caring responsibilities. Thatâ€™s according to a survey we conducted of over 1,000 people across Australia and New Zealand as part of our latest Hays Diversity & Inclusion Report. Our findings revealed that of these 13 per cent, 22 per cent believe that the asking and answering of such questions impacted their chance of securing the job. A further 34 per cent were unsure. In addition, 57 per cent of women said there had been an occasion during their career when they felt their chance of being accepted for a job was lowered because of their gender. In other illuminating findings, only 22 per cent of women said their organisation actively works to develop underrepresented groups into leadership roles. Just 36 per cent of women said their organisation gives them access to mentors. Less than half (48 per cent) of women say their career development conversations with their line manager are open and transparent. And while an almost identical percentage of women and men (50 per cent and 49 per cent respectively) ask their manager for career advice at least once a year, fewer women (48 per cent compared to 55 per cent of men) say they have regular two-way conversations with their manager about their performance and career progression. The overall picture is that we clearly need to accelerate the pace of change to achieve genuine workplace gender diversity and inclusion. It really is unacceptable that some hiring managers still ask people about their caring responsibilities or their plans to

have children. In any job interview, the focus should be on the competencies required for the role. People should not ask, or make assumptions, about a personâ€™s commitments outside of work based on their age or gender. Itâ€™s also telling that less than half of women employees feel they have open and transparent career development conversations with their boss. With relevant experience key to gaining a senior or executive role, women need to be able to talk through their career ambitions with their manager and be given opportunities to break through and gain the necessary experience.

of which give women the opportunity to gain the experience required to be considered a suitable candidate for more senior roles. You can request your free copy of our Hays Diversity & Inclusion Report at www.hays.com.au/diversity-inclusion By Joanna Thornton, Manager at HAYS Recruitment

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RMG – People behind the Scenes

secretary. Collectively, they have spent nearly 200 years helping to govern the organisation. They are:

With a strong commitment to history, CCF SA established the Retired Members Group (RMG) in 2012 as caretaker of the Federation’s achievements and contribution since its founding body, the Earthmoving Contractors Association of SA, was formed in 1964.

David Truran: The last surviving founding member of the Earthmoving Contractors Association of SA (ECA), David has given half a century of unbroken service, in a wide variety of leadership roles within the organisation. These included: state and national president, chairing the original Civil Skills Centre and the ECA Superannuation Fund, and augural board member of the SA Construction Industry Training Board.

RMG‘s main responsibilities include fostering retirees to stay in touch with one another and collecting historical memorabilia for public display. In this episode, we want members, past, present and future, to know more about the people behind RMG and how they operate. The present RMG Committee consists of five retired contractor members and three associate members plus an honorary

David was awarded national life membership in 1996 and inducted into the SA Hall of Fame in 2012. Michael Pridham: Under his term as branch president in the late1970s, Michael watched over the development of key services such as researching the establishment of an industry superannuation fund and example hire rate formulas for plant and labour. For his leadership endeavors, Michael was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. Glen Blackmore: As SA branch president during a period of significant membership growth and industrial unrest in the early 1990s, Glen effectively approached his leadership role in a hands-on fashion. This was displayed by his active participation on

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various industry and association committees covering superannuation, training, and industrial relations. Another example was persuading a large group of gas contractors to join the association and then acting as chairman of their specially formed membership group. Glen was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. Cath Truran: In the early days of the association, with its membership mix largely dominated by male business owners, Cath was a pioneer when she became the first female member representative of the association. Cath’s addition to the RMG committee added another dimension to event programming that has attracted more wives and partners attending events.

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Mike Rowe: A respected former business owner of a construction contracting company, Mike was invited to join the RMG and its social sub-committee to assist with event planning, which he does in a quiet but highly effective manner. Roger Rose: Roger received the CCF SA President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, in recognition of his impressive service to industry and for representing the dealership market on the state’s executive committee. That and his long serving involvement on the Federation’s social committees in planning major events and national conferences were key factors for him receiving the President’s Award. Upon retirement, Roger offered his experience to RMG by agreeing to serve on its social sub-committee. Peter Jeffery: A 50-year veteran of the dealership market, Peter exudes a natural flair as a leader, encouraging members to stay in touch with the civil industry, and in doing so, have fun networking with former colleagues. This made him ideal for his role as chairman of the RMG social sub-committee. Peter is the only one not fully retired from the early era of dealerships after holding down full-time senior management positions for major dealers in SA. Peter Keane: Peter is another successful ex-salesman of earthmoving machinery, having spent his entire working life connected to the civil construction industry. He started as an apprentice mechanic in 1956 through to workshop supervisor, and finally sales representative for a prominent local dealer. His motto to work was ‘If you don’t know how to fix it (machinery), then how can you sell it?’ Peter, now retired, is a valued member of the RMG’s social sub-committee. Bob Osborne: Bob is the longest serving executive director of CCF SA and ECA, joining in 1987 and retiring in 2005. He was subsequently engaged as a consultant for special projects from 2006 to 2012. During his time as full-time EO, he served under nine state presidents, honing his skills and knowledge of the industry and its members. With his experience and love of history, Bob was a natural choice as RMG secretary. He was awarded life membership and Hall of Fame induction in 2014. Written by Bob Osborne

RETIRED MEMBERS GROUP MEMBERSHIP Adrian Donald Adrian Langley Alan (Ross) Lewis Alwin (Dig) Traeger Antonio (Tony) Musolino Barry & Glenda Murray Brian Williams Catherine Truran Chris Reed Christopher John Marles Christopher Reynolds Darryl Beall David Truran Dennis Lorenzin Glen Blackmore Graeme Bosley Gregory Rosser Ian Butterworth Joe Tripodi OAM John Chamberlain John Davison John Lewis John Welsby

Kenneth Bulmer Lindsay Joyce Malcolm Healey Michael Barnhurst Michael & Raelene Pridham Michael Rowe Mike Sherriff Shirley Humphries Peter Jeffery Peter Keane Peter Little Peter Todd Rex Herde Richard & Sue Tolmer Robert (Bob) Osborne Roger Rose Stanley Curyer Stirling Scherer Ted Paluszek Tony Baulderstone Valerie Staniford William (Bill) Lorenzin

All CCF SA Members are welcome at RMG events

BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR SALE FIRE IN THE BELLY Biography of Don Stein AM from CCF NSW. Contact Bob Osborne on 0402 016 942 limited numbers available. CIVIL ACHIEVEMENTS UNEARTHED The History of Earthmoving and Civil Contracting in South Australia. Phone 8111 8044 to order your copy.

If you know of any retired or semi-retired Members interested in joining the Retired Members Group of CCF SA, contact Bob on 0402 016 942. 55

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550 companies, many just like yours have banded together under the CCF SA flag for MUTUAL BENEFIT in the knowledge that by working TOGETHER we are STRONGER and can achieve outcomes otherwise not possible by going it alone. CCF SA MEMBERSHIP CCF SA membership is open to all companies with business interests in the civil construction industry. Our Member support managers will be pleased to discuss the value of membership with you.

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