General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)
Port Pirie Regional Council is situated on the upper reaches of the Spencer Gulf in the Southern Flinders Ranges of South Australia, approx.
2 hours north of Adelaide.
The Council area includes the city of Port Pirie, a historically significant city and busy commercial regional centre with great services and facilities.
Surrounding rural towns include Crystal Brook, Redhill, Koolunga, Wandearah, Mundoora, Napperby, Nelshaby and Warnertown.
It is a diverse region encompassing agricultural and modern industrial activities, with a history as a major manufacturing and export centre, where industry, century old buildings and attractive parks and gardens sit side by side.
Access to the pristine southern flinders ranges is within 15 minutes from Port Pirie.
The Council area is set to benefit from and respond to opportunities from the State Government's State Prosperity Project and Green Iron and Steel Expression of Interest process, as well as key renewable energy projects and commercial developments.
Due to the departure of a valued and long serving employee, this exciting strategic leadership opportunity is now on offer.
Reporting to the CEO and part of the Executive Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be assisted by a skilled and diverse team.
With an annual operating budget of $33.43m and overall Council budget of $49.5m, the position objectives include:
Effective management of the Infrastructure Services Department including Forward Planning, Operational Management, Performance Management and Disaster Planning.
Oversight of the maintenance, construction and reconstruction of the physical infrastructure, ensuring statutory requirements including Work Health and Safety Regulations are complied with.
Delivery of stage 1 of the $5.7m Port Pirie Greening project, a collaboration with the State Government.
Identification of current and future requirements for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, applying sound management practices and allocating the necessary resources to plan and execute the work effectively and efficiently.
Provision of sound leadership and ensuring efficient and functional management of the Infrastructure Services Department.
Ensuring compliance with and administration of Council's Work Health and Safety Policies.
Ideally a qualified Civil Engineer, you will have extensive experience in:
Project management of road construction, drains, effluent disposal, waste management and Council reserves.
Preparation of briefing papers, reports and general correspondence.
Management and leadership of teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary organisation.
Participation in State and regional working parties and user groups associated with improving operations and service delivery to the community.
Local government experience is preferred, along with a strong commitment to customer service, sound judgment and decision making capability, the ability to work well under pressure, dealing with a number of issues and projects concurrently.
Port Pirie Regional Council is a values driven organisation offering a flexible work/life balance and the promotion of professional development.
Additional benefits include financial support for the membership of agreed professional associations, licence reimbursement and conference/training attendances.
Please apply online quoting reference PPRC081124 before 12 midnight 24 November 2024 .
Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as an Infrastructure Director?
Do you have customer service experience?
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