AddressABOUT US
South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.
We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.
Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.
Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Ongoing Full Time
- Base salary $117,476 + 11% superannuation
- Dynamic leadership opportunity
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and looking for a leadership role where everyday brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact?
Join our dedicated Infrastructure Maintenance team as Coordinator of Periodic Maintenance, where you will utilise your Civil Infrastructure expertise and provide solutions around our Shire's road and drainage maintenance challenges.
This role will oversee the delivery of Council's Periodic Maintenance program for road infrastructure assets and will manage the cyclic maintenance activities required to restore the network to functional conditions.
Your responsibilities include:
- Plan, direct, manage and deliver the annual Periodic Maintenance program;
- Plan and deliver minor Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets (REPA) works;
- Lead, listen, motivate and supervise your team;
- Build and maintain a productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders;
- Assist in developing and managing budgets;
- Collaborate with the department's Coordinator cohort, fostering a positive workplace culture.
ABOUT YOU
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity, we want to hear from you!
What we are looking for in an ideal candidate is:
- Diploma of Civil Construction Management or equivalent qualification and/or extensive experience in Road and Drainage maintenance or related fields;
- Diploma of Leadership and Management and/or Diploma of Project Management or similar;
- Experience in team leadership and driving performance and productivity;
- Ability to work as part of the Coordinator cohort and sharing resources;
- High level of problem solving and decision making skills;
- Research and analytical skills;
- Highly developed communication, conflict and negotiation skills;
- Experience in contract management, budgets, tender evaluation;
- Good written communication and report writing skills.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
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NEXT STEPS
To apply, please submit your application by filling out your details in the following fields and addressing the questions below. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest! You must answer your questions in the fields below, please do not attach them in a separate document, doing so may affect the progression of your application. You will also be required to upload two documents, your resume and cover letter.
Your application will be reviewed after the closing date and we will be in contact via email regarding your progress. Please ensure you check your Spam Folder.
All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.
The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.
To view the Position Description for this role, please CLICK HERE.
Enquiries to: Wendy Ollington, Manager Infrastructure Delivery on 03 5662 9***.
Applications close Midnight Sunday 30 June 2024.
Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.
South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9*** and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.
If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9*** or email **************@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
