Capital Works Planner

Capital Works Planner

Permanent - Up to Full Time

Location: Morwell

Salary Range $91,663.12 to $99,412.18 (pro rata - if part time) plus 11% superannuation

Department: City Assets

About this Role

In this role, you will ensure the civil, building, and recreational works program's projects are well founded, properly scoped, and ready to deliver to ensure success of the annual programs. 

This position is offered as a full time opportunity with flexibility to work 4 days per week if preferred. 

The position objectives include:

• Support the department in the development and management of various asset management and project management processes and strategies.
• Support the Asset Planning team with Life Cycle Analysis of asset classes and the lifecycle modelling of the asset portfolio.
• Deliver or assist with the delivery of minor or unique projects as assigned.

About You

For this role, we are seeking someone with demonstrated experience in the development of a Capital Works program within the Local Government industry or equivalent and experience in asset management regarding condition assessments, life cycles of assets and management of asset data.

You will need:

• Minimum 2 years' experience with demonstrated knowledge of Capital Works programs and budget development.
• Good contract supervisory skills and ability to work as part of a team and develop a good internal working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and analyse design options, clearly write and review technical specifications and prepare Contract documentation
• Proven ability to exercise professional independent judgement to make technical decisions relating to projects in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders, providing sound written and verbal advice to ensure project activities and stakeholder needs are achieved
• Current drivers' licence

The following skills and experience are highly desirable but not essential:

• Additional studies relating to municipal engineering and management/finance is desirable.
• Experience in local government asset management is desirable.
• Competency in the use of 12d and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge, understanding and competency in the use of civil engineering design and drafting software for personal computers.
• Competency in engineering design within Council policy, environmental factors, community needs and budgetary constraints

Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Go Further at Latrobe City Council

A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you

Why work for us?

At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.

We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.

We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.

We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.

To apply

Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.

Applications will close at 11.59 PM Friday 21st June 2024. 

Contact Neil Churton, Coordinator Asset Planning on 0428 300 *** for a confidential discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.

We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.