Are you passionate about leading and mentoring civil teams?
Do you want to be a key influencer within a significant program that contributes back to the community in which we live and operate?
Are you looking for a career succession pathway into senior leadership?
We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for the role of Southern Coordinator within the Civil Operations Program at Mackay Regional Council. This full-time position has the flexibility to be based between Paget or Sarina Depots and promises a fulfilling career for an experienced professional in the realm of civil construction & maintenance.
About this opportunity:
As the Southern Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role as a senior leader in the geographical planning and coordination of personnel, plant, and hired resources to ensure the seamless execution of maintenance of council's road & drainage networks and associated infrastructure (e.g. footpaths, bus shelters etc). Your responsibilities will include overseeing maintenance planning, resource allocation, managing complaints, managing supervisors, budgeting, workforce management, and ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the maintenance of council's civil infrastructure assets. Be a part of our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organisation.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Current QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's License
Qualifications in Civil Engineering or related field (Associate Diploma preferred, or Certificate IV in Civil Construction)
General Construction Safety "White" Card
Why work for Mackay Regional Council?
Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
Discover more about the Mackay Region here.
In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:
Base annual salary of $97,898.75 + applicable allowances
Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Flexible work arrangements with an RDO.
May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
Study and assistance programs for career development.
Learning and career development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
Active Social Clubs.
Want to know more about this role?
View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jamie Sleeman on 1300 622 529.
How to apply:
Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc., you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).
After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.
Applications Close:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! This vacancy may close earlier than expected, so don't delay in submitting your application to avoid missing out.
Having troubles submitting your application?
Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.
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