Manager - Infrastructure
Job No:
PEAK238
Location:
Mossman, Qld
The Opportunity
Few Councils in Australia have achieved the spectacular brand recognition and global marketing presence that the Douglas Shire enjoys. As the only place in the world with two adjoining World Heritage listed areas: The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics the Shire covers an area of 2,445 square kms from north of Ellis Beach in the south to the Bloomfield River in the north. The economy of the Shire depends mainly on tourism, with 1.2 million visitors annually exploring the many natural wonders, and agriculture of sugar cane farming and processing.
The First Peoples of the Douglas region are the Kuku Yalanji whose country extends from Mossman in the South to Cooktown in the North and Palmer River in the West. The Kuku Yalanji are rainforest people whose connection to the region extends back 50,000 years to be among the earliest human occupations in Australia.
The Council plays an important role in enhancing this thriving economy and will support your aspirations to build and sustain a career. Council operating budget is approximately $45 million with a staff base of 175. Council is led by the Mayor and four Councillors.
Within this ever-changing world there couldn’t be a better time to secure a role in Local Government and make that ‘sea change’ happen in a move to North QLD. Council will support you every step of the way to make this a reality so if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call.
The Position
Reporting to the CEO, this senior position manages approximately 75 staff and multiple contractors, across Council’s Civil and Maintenance Operations, and has a diversity of responsibilities both geographically and in role responsibility that would be hard to equal elsewhere. With support from the CEO you will be empowered to deliver and to look for solutions. Innovation is encouraged and his mentoring will allow you to develop further and realise your full potential.
Responsible for leading, developing and managing Council’s infrastructure and public areas through the maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, drainage, parks, reserves and community facilities - you will develop strategies that focus on effective service delivery, incorporating efficient business processes and optimise outcomes for Council and the community. These strategies must deliver maintenance, construction and related services at the lowest lifecycle cost of assets and maximise the use of existing infrastructure whilst meeting community, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements. It is expected that all strategies and programs are integrated across the organisation in a timely manner.
The Candidate Briefing Document attached HERE provides further detail on council, role responsibilities and remuneration.
About You
With qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management or similar, you are renowned for your natural leadership style and for being commercially savvy. Your leadership capability will be underpinned by a solid and rigorous track record in delivering civil capital projects as well as the passion and drive to add value and stretch the boundaries in both thinking and execution. Understandably, you have highly developed organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to effectively plan, program, organise and schedule a multitude of diverse and complex tasks and projects. Preparing estimates and budgets, monitoring job and budget expenditure and activity reports to Council underpinned by advanced IT skills are prerequisites.
This is a working environment and culture that would be hard to equal. You could be currently working in local government, state government, a consulting group or large infrastructure organisation. If you genuinely want to realise your career aspirations, are prepared to roll up your sleeves, motivate the team, and bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to the role, then this position is worth exploring further.
Why this Role?
Living and working in the Douglas Shire offers a diversity of experiences both personally and professionally, that would be hard to equal anywhere else in Australia. Consistency of work is assured as is stability for your career and the opportunity to realise your career goals and be involved in some varied and interesting work.
This is a rare opportunity where consideration will be given to someone ready to ‘step up’ and to be supported in terms of coaching and mentoring.
Relocation Assistance will be provided together with a salary of up to $155K + Car or Allowance, 12% super and 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading.
Peak Services is working in conjunction with Douglas Shire Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations and work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the Candidate Briefing Document carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be asked to attach your current resume. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.
PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage.
Applications will close on the 15th June 2020 at 10 pm. Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time.
For further information, please call Rona Horsfall at Peak Services on 0438 943854.