Works Coordinator

Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT. Providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core essential services.At the heart of the Big Rivers region is Katherine, the fourth largest township in the Northern Territory. Outside of Darwin and Palmerston Local Government Areas, Katherine is the next major regional centre closest to the Port of Darwin; the only major multimodal port located in Northern Australia and Australia's gateway to the Asia Pacific.Katherine is located at a critical crossroads point for Northern Australia and the top end, connecting Perth to Darwin from the west and Adelaide to Darwin through the north/south highway and rail corridor. Katherine services the wider region with access to education and medical services.Around 8,000 people live in the Katherine municipality. The local RAAF Airbase at the Katherine suburb of Tindal adds around 2,000 to this figure making it over 10,000 people living and working in Katherine.Our Community is at the center of everything we do. In achieving this, we continue to the vision where:Katherine is welcoming, vibrant, family-friendly, and fosters diversity and unity.In Katherine, everyone belongs, everyone feels safe, and there is a sense of communityOur vision recognises the importance of valuing our environment and investing in our people and culture.VISIONKatherine Town council's vision is for Katherine to be a place of opportunity where we live, work, learn and grow together.MISSIONTogether, we will work effectively today, to shape our exceptional future tomorrows.VALUESAccepting of DIVERSITYSense of COMMUNITYRespect for PEOPLE, our ENVIRONMENT and our CULTUREAbout You :Qualifications & ExperienceExperiencePositions require working knowledge and experience of all work procedures for theapplication of technical, trades or administrative skills in the most complexareas of the job and suitable qualifications, which mayinclude:(a) diploma or advanced diploma; or(b) appropriate in-house training or equivalent.Current First Aid CertificateQualifications in Waste Management, Landfill and/or Environmental Management/ProtectionHR Driver's LicenseCurrent NT Drivers LicenceExperience in Local GovernmentTrade and/or Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplinesPosition Summary :This position reports directly to the Manager Environmental and Municipal and is a part of the Leadership Team that is responsible for delivering Council's Infrastructure services to the Katherine community.This position will coordinate the works schedule for the outdoor services team, and be responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and beautification of the Katherine Municipality as well as the coordinated response to reactive municipal works. This position will be required to plan the provision of scheduled and reactive works for the Infrastructure and Environment Department for any buildings, facilities and road repairs/upgrades undertaken with internal resources. This position must encourage, enforce and oversee WHS compliance to Council policy, procedure and applicable legislation.Key Requirements :• Demonstrated ability to meet the positions key responsibilities;• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;• Experience in managing staff in delivering scheduled works;• Ability to understand various legislations, statutory obligation and Councilpolicies in order to make informed decisions;• Experience in Work Health and Safety compliance and ensuring safe workpractices are being followed• Extensive knowledge and skill gained through on-the-job training;• Experience in irrigation, maintenance and upkeep of open spaces• Minimum experience of 2 years in similar or related role.Job Responsibility :Schedule Works and Services1. Oversee the works being delivered by the Works Team and provide advice andguidance to ensure the professional, safe, and efficient provision of Council2. Manage and coordinate outdoor works associated with maintaining Council'sgrounds, parks, gardens, and outdoor spaces, this will include developingschedules of works to be delivered within these areas.3. Coordinate outdoor works associated with maintaining and repairing Council'sfixed assets such as buildings, roads, streets, footpaths, entrance pits and other asrequired.4. Engage, liaise, collaborate, and coordinate the depot works team as required andnecessary to ensure works are completed in timely, compliant, cost effective andsafe manner.5. Oversee the allocated budget to ensure works are being undertaken in a financialsustainable manner, ensuring value for money is being achieved.6. Develop, plan and coordinate the completion of Council's annual works programand ensure works are delivered and completed as per the annual works programand budget.7. Ensure service requests are received and completed in timely mannerLeadership Responsibilities8. Provide positive leadership, management, and development of the Works Teamin accordance with organisational requirements9. Ensure staff are aware of WHS obligations and safe work methods to ensure safedelivery of works10. Attend regular meetings as required, participate in cross-departmentcollaboration and communication initiatives and projects to ensure sharing of information throughout Council.11. Monitor staff performance, provide training and development opportunity,undertake performance appraisals for direct reports, responsible for ongoing management of the Works Team.12. Ensure staff are adequately inducted and trained into the workplace on all matters relating the delivery of worksAsset and Facility Management13. Ensure the Depot Facility is maintained in safe and clean manner, safe from obstructions and hazards.14. Responsible for overseeing the effective management of Council's tools, equipment and resources located at the Depot to ensure works are completed on time.15. Assist in purchasing and resource procurement for works and services programs.Work Health and Safety16. Be an active member in the Work Health and Safety Committee17. Ensure works are carried out as per Council's WHS Policies and procedures,ensuring Safe Work Method Statements and Job Safety Analysis' arecompleted prior to works being undertaken18. Maintain a safe workplace, free from hazards and risks, identify hazards asthey arise and participate in rectification of hazards.Other Duties19. Reactive On Call duties from time-to-time.20. Other responsibilities as shall be reasonably associated with or incidental tothe above responsibilities or as shall, in the course of the employment, beagreed between the parties as being or forming part of the duties.21. Undertake duties and responsivities in line with your duties at Council asreasonable instructed by the Chief Executive OfficerOrganisational Responsibilities1. Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplaceprocedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Participate in activitiesassociated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health andsafety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.2. Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council's Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in theevent of a disaster;3. Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respondto their needs;4. Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders5. Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve ourcommunity;6. Work in accordance with Council's Vision and Mission statement.7. Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email and front counterenquiriesLevel of ResponsibilityAuthority & AccountabilityMay be responsible for providing a specialised/technical service and for completingwork with elements of complexity. May make internal and external recommendationswhich represent the employer to the public and/or other organisations. Employees areaccountable for the quality, effectiveness, cost and timeliness of the programs,projects or work plans under their control and for safety and security of the assetsJudgement & Problem SolvingJudgment and problem-solving skills are required where there is a lack of definitionrequiring analysis of a number of options. Typical judgments may require variation ofwork priorities and approaches; some creativity and originality may be required.Guidance and counsel may be available within the time available to make a choice.Specialists Knowledge & SkillsEmployees have advanced knowledge and skills in a number of areas where analysis ofcomplex options is involved.Management SkillsMay provide higher level supervision of groups of operational, administrative, tradesor technical employees. Employees supervised may be in a number of different workareas, requiring motivation, monitoring, managing and co-ordination to achievespecific outputs. Positions may require an understanding and implementation ofrelevant employment policies and practices.Interpersonal SkillsSkills to communicate with employees in lower levels and the public. Employees in thislevel are expected to write detailed and non-standard reports and correspondences intheir field of expertise.Job Functions :LocalJob Benefits :6 weeks annual leave with leave loading 3 weeks personal/carers leave Wellness strategy which includes free pool access and 50% of Gym membershipSelling Point :Opportunity to make a positive impact and represent Katherine Town Council Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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