Director Building and Infrastructure ServicesAbundant opportunities for transformation and growthExecutive Level Salary + 12% Super + Vehicle + 2 Bedroom Fully Furnished HouseHighly rewarding, pivotal role managing and developing a dedicated team making a valued contribution to the Hope Vale community.
Continue driving further transformation and growth across the directorate.About the OrganisationHope Vale is located 370 kms north of Cairns and 46 kms Northwest of Cooktown on the Cape York Peninsula.
The Shire incorporates 110,000 hectares of land comprising various landscapes, including significant wetlands, freshwater springs, rivers, and beaches.The RoleCouncil is looking to appoint a progressive leader to drive the building and infrastructure portfolio on a trajectory of growth and enhanced operational performance to deliver superior outcomes and services to the community.Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will manage the resources of Council effectively and efficiently ensuring sustainable performance, underpinned by a high level of service delivery and evidence of a positive and engaged workforce.
Encouraging local employment and development opportunities for your staff will be a priority.
There is a strong pipeline of projects including urban infill/subdivisions and building maintenance programs.Other areas under your remit include environmental health/animal management, parks and open spaces, water, waste, and civil construction.About YouYou have a strong history of leading and managing staff, either at manager level ready to step up or currently as a director or similar in local government or private enterprise.
You are a 'self-starter' and an independent thinker with a strong passion for Indigenous communities or people from diverse backgrounds.You possess advanced organisational skills including the ability to effectively plan, program, organise and schedule diverse tasks and projects.
Preparing budgets, monitoring budget expenditure, and providing activity reports to Council will be essential, along with an ability to deal with complexity and stakeholder management in a council environment.Your confidence to lead and implement change, optimise operational effectiveness and efficiency underpins your ability to lead the Directorate with an outcome-focused culture.
Excellent communication skills are required to develop constructive and trusted relationships with Council, the community, and key stakeholders including Agencies and State government.Why this Role?Living and working in Hope Vale offers a diversity of experiences both personally and professionally.
You will enjoy living in a geographically beautiful location and benefit from dedicated support.
Hope Vale is Queensland's least remote 'remote' community, only 30 minutes from Cooktown airport with easy connectivity to Cairns.Relocation Assistance will be provided together with an executive level salary dependent on experience, 12.5% Super, fully maintained vehicle, house, laptop and mobile phone, and 5 weeks annual leave.How to ApplyApplications will close on Monday 13th January 2025 at 10 pm.For an initial confidential conversation, please call Rona Horsfall on 0438 943854 at Peak Recruitment Services.
Alternatively, please click 'apply' which will take you through to our website where you can access the Candidate Briefing Document.
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