Government - Local (Government & Defence) Full time Closing date: 12pm on Monday 9 December 2024
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds. Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role The Manager Operations leads and manages Council's Waste, Works and Climate Change teams through:
Managing the effective and efficient delivery of waste management strategies, services and infrastructure Ensuring efficient and effective planning, delivery, contract and project management of Council's capital works and maintenance programs that are within the Operations team Managing sustainability matters with a focus on climate change adaption and mitigation across Council and the wider community Developing and managing the waste, works, and climate change team budget Developing and maintaining the trust and confidence of staff, Councillors, the Mount Alexander Shire community and our partners Interpreting and managing legislation and regulation requirements As a member of the leadership team, you will work closely with other senior staff to create and maintain a culture that supports high levels of staff engagement and performance.
We won't settle until we find the right person for the role and our organisation, who will have: Formal qualifications in a related discipline, and extensive experience in the area of waste and works services. A high level of managerial experience and a proven track record as an effective leader. Project management experience, from initiation through to implementation working to time and budget deadlines. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to work effectively in a complex, political environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and present to a variety of stakeholders. Benefits Annual salary increases Hybrid working options – work from home and the office Flexible working arrangements, including options for part time work and rostered days off Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Michael Annear, Director Infrastructure and Development, on (03) 5471 1802.
Please ensure your application includes:
A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position A copy of your current resume Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description Additional information Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.
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