Living in East Gippsland
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! Covering 10% of Victoria's expansive landscape, East Gippsland is rich in natural resources and brimming with economic potential as a hub ideally situated between Australia's two major commercial centers in Melbourne and Sydney.
The Role
Your key aim, as the Manager of Assets and Engineering is to work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain Council's asset and building portfolio which includes a diverse range of natural and built community facilities, roads, bridges and footpaths, drainage, and plant and fleet, . As Council continues to transform the way it manages its asset portfolio, the Manager Assets and Engineering will lead the provision of sound asset management services, informing to the development of Council's long-term maintenance and capital programs.
The Manager Assets and Engineering reports to the General Manager Assets and Environment and is responsible for
Lead the organisations approach to asset management including the systems; plans and processes used to guide management of the organisation's broad asset base Leading a multi-skilled team responsible for providing engineering advice To lead the organisations management of fleet and plant and building maintenance and construction.
This position will give you the opportunity lead the development of contemporary asset management across Council's asset and property portfolio through the development of Council's Asset Management Framework including policy, strategy, and plans. You will contribute to the identification of strategic infrastructure needs and undertake the respective planning, development of business cases to inform capital and works programs and implementation.
The key objectives of the role are to
Lead the unit in provision of excellent customer service to internal and external (including community) customers particularly in relation to asset management building maintenance, engineering advice and plant and fleet. Develop, embed and improve contemporary asset management practices across the organisation, through the development and review of Asset Management Plans, sustainable service levels and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy. Importantly, you will embed the use of asset management information in decision making. Ensure Asset Management technology and systems are used to enhance asset management planning. Provide civil engineering advice to capital, development and other major projects – especially in relation to roads and drainage About You.
You will bring a wide-reaching set of leadership skills and experiences that position you to lead and support staff in a measured and considered way that encourages individual and team growth and allows them to shine.
You will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and lead a highly engaged, capable workforce to contribute effectively to Council's vision, strategic objectives, and Department goals. You will do so demonstrating behaviours that reflect the organisation's values and manage assets that are critical to the current and future lifestyles of the East Gippsland community.
For further information or to request a position description please phone Nick Kelly on ******** or email [email protected]
Applications close, Monday 18th November