Coordinator City Works

Job no: 492649
Work type: Full Time
Location: Seaford
Categories: Management

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.
Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!
About the role
Council’s Operations Department is looking for a Coordinator – City Works who will be responsible for the planning, leading and management of the City Works section. This includes roads, footpath and drainage maintenance, playgrounds, boardwalks, cleansing and amenity services.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Providing operational input into and advice on the development of strategies, policies and procedures for the design, delivery and management of Council’s infrastructure assets.
• Planning and delivery of high quality, cost effective maintenance services relating to the full spectrum of Council’s City works infrastructure
• The management and coordination of activities and responsibilities associated with the Operations Centre and Store

About you

• Extensive and diverse experience in the maintenance of drains, roads, footpaths, playgrounds, cleansing and amenity services
• Proven extensive experience managing a large team of people;
• A self starter, with well-developed skills in time management, setting priorities, programming, planning and organising one’s own work and that of a large number of employees
• Demonstrated ability to lead with influence, including the ability to negotiate, cooperate and gain assistance from internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Advanced written and verbal communications skills
• A thorough understanding and demonstrated application of project management principles, practices, tendering and contract management.
• Passionate about driving opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council
Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Rostered Day Off
• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Brad Hurren on 0400 526 837 or brad.hurren@frankston.vic.gov.au
Culture at Frankston
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.
Frankston City Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage people applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities, as well as as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.
Frankston City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.
Pre-Employment Information
You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information
It is a condition of employment that all Frankston City Council employees are required to have Covid-19 Vaccinations and any associated boosters as required by Council’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates will be required to declare their Covid-19 Vaccination status and provide a copy of a valid Vaccination Certificate as part of the pre-employment process, prior to being offered a position.

Advertised: 26 Aug 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2022 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Job Type: Full-time