Manager Works
Job No:
PEAK465
Location:
Warwick, Qld
- Idyllic rural setting close to Brisbane and Toowoomba
- Strategic and Operational role
- Up to $150K + 12% Super + Fully Maintained Vehicle (private use) + Relocation Assistance
About the Region
The Southern Downs region boasts a vibrant rural lifestyle with many things to do and see. The four-season climate is a world away from typical Queensland regions and offers a variety of scenery, flora, and fauna. Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt are a premium food and wine destination renowned Australia wide. It is the home of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism and fifty-plus wineries.
Situated one hour south of Toowoomba and two hours south-west of Brisbane in Queensland, the Major centres include Warwick, Allora, Killarney, and Stanthorpe with the region stretching along to the New South Wales border and covering 7,122km2.
The region’s abundant land, industry diversity and transport infrastructure underpin its role as a major hub for Southeast Queensland’s agricultural, manufacturing and food processing, health and aged care, tourism, and transport sectors. The Council has committed to the future of these industries and after extensive community consultation is focused on promoting the region as a place to invest as well enjoy a myriad of lifestyle benefits.
For more information about the region, please click HERE
About the Council
Supporting a population of 35,000, Council employs approximately 350 staff and has an operating budget of $90m.
Southern Downs can also look forward to strong economic growth. The recently adopted Economic Development Strategy recommends that Council pursues the four key pillars of Agriculture and Processing, Tourism and Events, Industry and Innovation and Population Attraction and Retention and provides the framework for how Council seeks to achieve the outcome of building the capacity and capability of the regional economy to protect and enhance the quality of life of residents now and into the future.
Council's Economic Development Strategy can be found HERE
Council's Corporate Plan 2021-2026 can be found HERE
About the Position
The position of Manager Works is accountable to the Director Infrastructure Services and will manage the following responsibilities:
- Assist the Director Infrastructure Services in establishing and implementing the strategic direction of the Directorate.
- Lead the budget development, planning and delivery of capital works including roads, pavement maintenance works and building & construction projects. Ensure ongoing monitoring and control across all areas.
- Planning, development and implementation of the Quality Management Systems (QMS) for departmental activities.
- Research, review and effectively communicate to the Director and Council the changing expectations of the community on department activities.
- Utilisation of human resources to strategically approach staff development and succession planning.
For a full candidate briefing document please click HERE
About You
To be successful in this role you will have relevant experience working within the civil engineering construction and maintenance of roads, paths, drainage networks and crossovers with ideally some experience in rural and remote areas.
The role requires an experienced (you could be a Principal Engineer ready to step up or someone in a Works Management role currently) and resilient leader who can build internal capacity and impart knowledge. Understandably you will have strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills and be renowned for your ability to communicate with those with varying levels of education and understanding of the work required.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description 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. 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.
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Applications will close on the 11th of July at 10 pm. Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time.
For a confidential conversation, please call Sila Tasolo at Peak Recruitment Services on 0428 642 119.