Team Leader Design Development

Enquiries:
Position number: POS1801
Name: Karen Heathcote, Project Manager Design and Construction
(please contact up until 24 June 2024) or Derek Lynch, Manager
Project Design and Delivery (available 24 June 2024 onwards)
Phone: 03 6323 3570 (Karen) or 03 6323 3788 (Derek)
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
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www.launceston.tas.gov.au
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mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ Contents
Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: ******
When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word
(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2

Introduction
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Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania
and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at
the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the
Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning
features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.
A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage
streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of
old-world and new, tradition and innovation.
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal councilin terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all themajor facilities of a much larger city, many of which are ownedand operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, includingthe Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annualreporting.
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https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-and-Reports City of Launcestonorganisational chart
The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.
An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.
The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.
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Organisational values
At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.
Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our
values at all times.
Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if
they are a good fit for you.
? We value clear and open
communication
? We support and encourage each
other
? We recognise individual needs,
experience and strengths
OUR PEOPLEMATTER
? We take pride in our work and
pursue a standard of excellence
? We genuinely listen, and value
collaborative relationships
? We strive towards the best
outcome for our community
? We make responsible and
WE CARE ABOUTOURCOMMUNITY
? We actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve
? We respect and explore different
ideas and perspectives
? We embrace change that leads to
positive outcomes
? We value innovation and creativity
WE BRING AN OPENMIND
? We show care for people and look
out for one another
? We speak up and support others to
be healthy and safe
? We take personal responsibility for
our own health and wellbeing
WE GO HOME SAFEAND WELL
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Information for applicants
When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:
1. Covering letter
2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteriaonly)
3. Resume
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why youare applying for the role.
2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. Themost suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge,qualifications, relevant experience, alignment withorganisational values and work attitudes is selected for theposition. Selection is based on the assessment of eachapplication in relation to the selection criteria identified in theposition description. The position description is included later inthis information kit.
The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully performthe role. You must provide a statement that addresses eachhighlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statementshould include examples that demonstrate how you meet eachcriterion.
Please see information here on how to address the SelectionCriteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details andreferees, plus any other information that may support yourapplication. Be clear and informative. Include the names,position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to
submit your application for this role, please contact the People and
Culture Team via email at ******,
noting your preferred method of communication and contact
details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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City of Launceston is an equal
opportunity employer. Our
workforce is diverse, inclusive,
flexible and family-friendly.
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and
contributions of all employees
and treat each other and our
community with respect.
We want opportunities at City of
Launceston to be accessible
and attainable to all candidates.
If you are interested in this role
but have concerns about your
suitability, please talk to us
application.
Please read this
information carefully, as it
will help you with the
preparation of your
employment application.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job mailto:****** 1. Application received
2. Shortlisting
? Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted by telephone or email
to arrange an interview.
? Unsuccessful candidates will
be advised by email.
3. Interview
4. Pre-Employment Checks:
? Reference Check
? Police Check
? Medical Assessment
? Drug and Alcohol screening
All costs covered by City of Launceston
5. Suitability determination and
preferred candidate identified
6. Letter of Offer
Employee benefits? Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options
through St Luke's Health and BUPA.
? Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support
and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and
advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family
members.
? We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently
flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of
the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the
needs of our employees.
? Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.
? Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.
? Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two
or four week's additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditionsof employment
Position title Team Leader Design Development
Employment terms Permanent, full time
Working pattern 19-day month
Total remuneration $126,705 - 138,451* effective from 01/07/2024
below
Base salary $109,939 - $120,131
Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25%
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? Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leaveper year, plus leave loading.
? Personal leave (for sick and carer's leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for parttime employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personalillness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.
? Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at halfpay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.
? Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here
The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here
Position Description
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 7
EMPLOYEE: Vacant
TEAM: Project Design and Delivery
NETWORK: Infrastructure and Assets
REPORTS TO: Manager Project Design and Delivery
DATE: 29-05-2024
APPROVED BY:
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
Council's Design Development Team takes carriage of construction projects beyond the initiation stage and
progresses them to a point ready for the delivery stage.
The team works closely with internal project clients that undertake project initiation and the Project Delivery Team
that oversee the delivery stage.
The key functions of the team include:
? Community & Stakeholder Engagement
? Surveying
? Aerial mapping and investigation
? Concept, Preliminary and Detail Design
? Development of project control documentation
The Team Leader will provide leadership and co-ordination to the team in undertaking these tasks. The role will
also play a key part in the organisations forward works planning, including consideration of the team's resources
and capacity. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is critical to the success of this role, and it is
expected that the Team Leader will build working relationships to enable them to be successful.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and
display our values
? we value clear and open communication
? we support and encourage each other
? we recognise individual needs, experienceand strengths
? we take pride in our work and pursue astandard of excellence
? we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships
? we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity
? we make responsible and sustainabledecisions
? we actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve
? we respect and explore different ideas andperspectives
? we embrace change that leads to positiveoutcomes
? we value innovation and creativity
? we show care for people and look out forone another
? we speak up and support others to behealthy and safe
? we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeing

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
Leadership
City of Launceston's
ValuesBehave in a way that supports the City of Launceston's
values.
? We care about our community
? We bring an open mind
? We go home safe and well
Demonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment toand an understanding of ourvalues
People Leadership Engage and motivate staff, develop capability and
potential in others and role model a safe and
constructive culture, in line with our agreed values.
Communicate organisational goals, priorities and
vision and recognise achievements.
Communicate clearly and respectfully, listen and
encourage input from others.
Create an environment where our workforce adapts
and responds to changing needs.
Achieve results through efficient use of resources and
a commitment to quality outcomes
Roles and responsibilities are
clearly defined and
Clear performance standards
and goals are set and
monitored.
Regular, clear and
constructive two-way feedback
is provided and received.
Learning and developing
opportunities are made
available.
A supportive and well
performing team environment
is maintained.
Resource Management
technology
Manage budget and procurement processes within
authorisations and policy requirements and
Use, allocate and maintain plant and equipment
appropriately.
Use technology and information to maximise efficiency
and effectiveness.
Budgets are monitored and
accurately maintained.
Plant and equipment is fit for
purpose.
New and existing technologies
Service Planning &
Delivery
Plan and prioritise work in line with organisational
goals and adjust to changing priorities.
Think, analyse and consider the broader context to
develop practical solutions to solve problems.
Encourage and suggest new ideas and demonstrate a
commitment to continuous improvement.
Achieve results through efficient use of resources and
a commitment to quality outcomes.
Commit to delivering community focused services in
line with strategic goals.
The team is clear on their
priorities.
Work practices are continually
reviewed and improved.
Outcomes are reviewed, with
successes recognised and
mistakes becoming a learning
Customers are responded to
and feedback is sought.

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
Safety & Risk
Management
Ensure safety and risk management practices form
part of all work activities.
Ensure the Safety Circle learnings are practiced and
encouraged.
Safety and risk considerations
are reflected in work activities
Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across
networks.
Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual
plan actions.
Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical
Team meetings that
encourage input from team
members
Collaborative opportunities are
sought across Networks
Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of
introducing new and improved work practices and
projects within your team and your network.
.
Improved work practices and
projects.
Technical
Survey and Design Engage with the internal project clients to ensure
appropriate handover of projects to the team, including
ensuring the team receives appropriate project
documentation and clear project brief and scope.
Coordinate and guide design and survey work
undertaken by the team.
Engage and manage consultants as required.
and the project brief.
Prepare Safety in Design Reports as required
Ensure design timelines are managed with
consideration of delivery stage requirements.
Report Project delivery status and assist with internal
Efficient and compliant
delivery of design work
Cost Estimates Maintain a database of rates for the purpose of cost
estimation.
Oversee the estimation of project costs at various
project stages.
Review cost estimations for projects against project
brief.
Robust estimates
Public Liaison Ensure community input is sought and addressed (as
Ensure outcome of engagement is communicated to
the community.
Proactive engagement with
the community and key
stakeholders

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
Ensure the community is pro-actively informed of
construction projects and their impacts.
delivery.
Respond to customer enquiries in an efficient and
Informative engagement is
undertaken with regard to
Council's project work
Work Safely with a
Duty of Care for fellow
employees and ensure
procedural compliance
Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with
the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and
Safety Policy and Procedures
While at work, a worker must –
(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health andsafety; and
(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts oromissions do not adversely affect the health andsafety of other persons; and
(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able,with any reasonable instruction that is given by theperson conducting the business or undertaking toallow the person to comply with this Act; and
(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure
of the person conducting the business or undertaking
relating to health or safety at the workplace that has
been notified to workers.
(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)
Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, an employee may be directed to
carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
Organisational
? Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making
? Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions fromothers
? Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives
? Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care
Position Specific
? Manage & Develop People: Lead, mentor and develop team members to achieve required skills and to workefficiently
? Inspire Direction & Purpose: generates support and commitment to team and organisational goals
? Work Collaboratively: works collaboratively within own team and across Networks
? An understanding of community and stakeholder engagement processes and techniques
? Proven application of project management principles, a sound working knowledge of design standards anddemonstrated ability to influence outcomes in the project environment.
? Assess and analyse data, and prepare reports.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
? Experience in the management of construction projects through the development stage
? Experience in the development of project control documentation
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Manager Manager Project Design and Delivery
Direct Reports Design Development team
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
Infrastructure and Assets Teams Work with teams to deliver works program
External Nature of Relationships
Contractors and consultants Engagement and management
Service Authorities Negotiation and obtain approval
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS

Confidentiality
Staff are
a) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,
organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of asensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employmentwith City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only bedisclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise
Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Expectations of a Team Leader
? Develops self-care plans to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintainprofessionalism;
? Seeks and accepts challenging assignments and other development opportunities;
? Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas;
? Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop;
? Demonstrates relevant leadership capabilities; and
? Actively participates in development opportunities.

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street
Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
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