Development Engineering Manager

Overview of role:

This role will focus on the ensuring timely response to planning applications for development and subdivisions and the provision of relevant infrastructure to facilitate it to Coliban Water standards through management of the Planning Application and Developer Installed Works workflows, as authorised under the instrument of delegations.  This role will also deliver technical advice and guidance to staff, developers and the consultants and surveyors working on their behalf.

A snapshot of your day

As our Development Engineering Manager, you’ll be accountable for:

• Providing authoritative advice to developers/consultants and land development staff regarding design and construction standards for new assets
• Review and authorisation of designs for the provision of new water, wastewater and recycled water services and provide advice to consultants regarding items requiring amendment to meet standards.
• Monitoring team KPI’s to ensure compliance with both statutory and internal response times as detailed in business policies and procedures
• Reviewing Planning Applications against relevant legislation, technical standards and Coliban Water policies and provide advice to the relevant council on Coliban Water's specific conditions or requirements
• Manage and monitor shared asset works funded through discretionary grants in accordance with procurement policy and procedures.

To be considered for the role, you will need to demonstrate substantial working knowledge and experience in Development Services, supported by qualifications acquired through a tertiary degree in Civil Engineering or a similar relevant field, along with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 ($112,904 - $137,109 plus super) salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 19 May 2024.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement