Group Manager Utilities Operations (2024-264)

Applications Close Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 11.30pm

About the Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking a progressive, energetic leader to drive excellence in our Community Utilities Operations team.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will:

• Oversee the daily management of water, waste, and sewer operations, including distribution, collection, renewals, and facility management.
• Coordinate and manage the maintenance of key infrastructure assets such as water and sewage treatment plants, recycled water plants, waste depots, and transfer stations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards while promoting a safety-first culture among the team.
• Manage service delivery within budgetary constraints, prioritising timely infrastructure maintenance and operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement through effective leadership and mentorship, ensuring operational excellence in engineering trades services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has degree-level qualifications in Civil Engineering or a relevant Engineering discipline, complemented by strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking capabilities through contribution to the development and maintenance of asset management plans and operational frameworks.
• Exhibits attention to detail, ensuring compliance with legislation and safety standards.
• Has excellent communication skills to engage with key stakeholders.
• Showcases financial acumen with an understanding of budget management principles.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Package: $201,206.00 per annum inclusive of base, super, allowances and vehicle.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Relocation assistance is also available for this role.

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect for hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Ally Coyne, Executive Assistant to Director, Community Utilities on 02 6581 8***

Interested in Applying?

Please complete your details, answer the targeted questions and upload a copy of your resume.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close Tuesday 2 April 2024 at 11.30pm

Notes:

Your application is being processed through our new recruitment system;we really appreciate your understanding and patience. If you have any feedback, please feel free to reach out to us at ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.

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