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We have a fantastic opportunity within our Construction & Maintenance team! The City is looking for a community-minded individual to be our next Coordinator Engineering Maintenance. This position will lead the maintenance of an extensive road and drainage network, as well as the electrical services team. It is a fast-paced position that will require exemplary customer service skills with a willingness to improve the quality of life of the community.
The position will be accountable for developing, monitoring, reviewing and updating planned maintenance programs, maximising the performance of staff and contractors, and addressing reactive maintenance requirements. The role allows for a critical thinker to develop and implement new ways of working that improves the performance of the team and leads to better quality outcomes for the community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
- Leading the Engineering Maintenance team to deliver outstanding customer service at all times & effectively manage customer expectations through the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance works.
- Developing an outstanding safety culture within the team
- Provide input into the planning and preparation of annual budgets & monitor expenditure through work order and financial reporting
- Coordinate the development, update and implementation of procedures relevant to Engineering Maintenance activities
- Ensure that the team has appropriately managed contracts to support their operations
- Research and implement improvement activities within the team
- Coordinate after hour call outs and emergency situations for engineering infrastructure
For full position details please refer to the Position Description.
About you
- Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent industry experience, ideally supported with post-graduate study in leadership
- Exemplary customer service skills, with the ability to lead the implementation of customer service processes
- High level communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders and a willingness to make a difference to improve the quality of life for our community
- Experience leading large diverse teams to high safety and service delivery outcomes
- An understanding of Local Government infrastructure and maintenance requirements
- Current Driver’s License
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate
About working with us
You will also enjoy benefits including
- Flexibility to balance work and life through a 9 day fortnight
- Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Up to 11.5% Superannuation
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance and free parking
About the City
The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.
The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.
The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.
Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
For queries please contact Matthew Southern on 9267 9434.
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and a resume via the link
Closing Date: Monday 6 May 2024 at 9am.
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position please submit an application as early as possible.
