Infrastructure Recovery Officer - Term Contract

A great opportunity with Richmond Valley CouncilThe primary purpose of the role is to provide quality outcomes in the delivery of infrastructure projects in line with Council’s delivery and operational plans.Key Accountabilities:

• Design and manage the delivery of Infrastructure Recovery works including pre-planning, programming and compilation of all project documentation
• Assist with the administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements ensuring IRW/EPAR submissions are submitted and agreed in a timely manner
• Ensure contractors and Council staff are communicated with and supervised using a mix of interpersonal skills
• Ensure all works are completed to a consistently high standard using sound engineering, environmental, safety, quality and financial principles through the application of project documentation and inspection processes
• Manage budgets and ongoing expenditure for projects being delivered
• Provide written reports on work related matters, manage up and ensure all project related documentation is produced to the required standards
• Assist with the management of the Customer Request Management (CRM’s) system for the Infrastructure Recovery team to ensure community expectations are delivered on, given constraints present
• Champion a safety culture within the team to ensure a safe work place for our people by monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, legislation, specifications, projects plans and any other documentation required for the successful delivery of projects

About YouWe are looking for a motivated individual with strong a strong understanding of civil construction and the ability to manage high-demand work and meet deadlines. You are:

• Equipped with strong communication skills and the ability to manage high-demand work and meet deadlines
• Continuously looking for ways to provide the best outcome for our staff and our community
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change and can work well within a small team and autonomously.

We are seeking someone who has or is willing to obtain:

• Diploma of Engineering/ Survey/ Drafting or four years experience in similar roles
• SafeWork Construction Induction Certificate (WHS White Card)
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

About the RoleFull time: 70-hour fortnight (Term Contract until 31 December 2025)Salary: Range from $74,469 to $85,638 pa + 11% superRole Description:Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday, 2 June 2024Contact: Kim Anderson, Manager Asset Systems and Planning - (02) 6660 0378About Richmond ValleyThe Richmond Valley LGA is the base of the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The area is around three hours from Brisbane and less than an hour to Byron Bay. Richmond Valley and our surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and desired in the country. Why wait in bumper-to-bumper traffic when you can drive past the gorgeous beaches, through rolling hills and fully embrace the benefits of regional living. Your "office" will range from beautiful coastal villages and country towns to vast fertile farmlands.Richmond Valley has a generous Leave Management Policy including three weeks sick leave, compassionate leave, and volunteer leave to name a few. Our Health & Wellbeing Program includes Fitness Passports, free yoga each week, free meditation and a fun Health & Wellbeing Day alongside many other initiatives.We are a strong believer in developing those who want to learn more, master their field or enter a new one, our Learning & Development strategy supports professional growth that aligns to organisational need. Leadership is very important to Richmond Valley, and we invest every year in our Leadership team with the aim of making all staff at Council empowered and engaged.Please visit for more detail regarding benefits Richmond Valley Council has to offer and for more information about the Regional Job Precincts.Our ValuesIntegrity and PassionThe Way We Do BusinessWe lead by example. We take responsibility. We do what we say. We embrace change. We are community focused. We are in this togetherTo ApplyPLEASE NOTE:Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste these into the fields below. * Please review the role description, outlining the key responsibilities and requirements of the role.

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