District Engineer - North Salary: $126,504 - $143,449 p.a. plus 11.5% SuperAdditional 3.5% Civil Liabilities AllowanceLeaseback Vehicle AvailableAbout the role This is a permanent, full-time position working 35 hours per week located at the Council's Bomaderry Works Depot. Working as part of the Works & Services Department of Council, the District Engineer is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the unit staff, finances and providing civil infrastructure advice on construction and maintenance of Council assets.
The advertised salary includes up to $225 per week above the base salary for an outstanding candidate. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade, and progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties Reporting directly to the Manager - Works & Services, the focus of this position is to:
Provide progressive leadership to a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the on-time, within budget, delivery of asset construction and maintenance programs. Key assets include, but are not limited to, roads, bridges, carparks, jetties, parks, drainage, pathways, and related infrastructure.Contribute to Shoalhaven City Council's management of change program and build the Council's corporate capacity to take these initiatives forward.Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Unit staff, finances, and assets in accordance with the organisation's objectives.Ensure processes and protocols are in place for the Unit's compliance with all relevant legislation, technical specifications, and Council policies.Support Council's engineering operations in response to emergency events.Skills & Experience To be successful in the position, you will have:
University Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.Extensive experience in the delivery of a wide range of civil infrastructure projects and maintenance programs.Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines.Class C Driver's License.General Construction Induction Card (White Card).Demonstrated success in guiding and coaching others and promoting continuous learning.We are looking for someone with high-level negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.
About Shoalhaven City Council Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra.
Benefits We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
Generous Leave EntitlementsLong Service Leave After 5 Years9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor StaffFlexitime for Indoor StaffRemote Working ArrangementsFitness PassportNovated Lease ArrangementsDiscounted Private Health InsuranceTraining and Development ProgramsHow to Apply You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.Briefly describe your experience supervising and supporting teams, how do you approach leadership tasks?Briefly describe any experience you have managing budgets and/or making decisions on spending.How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?Contact: Michael Berzins (Manager - Works & Services) -
Applications Close: Sunday 12 January 2025 (at Midnight) **Please note successful applicants will not be contacted until late January for interviews to be scheduled early February** Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe workplace.
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