AddressAre you ready to lead a dynamic team towards excellence in service delivery? We're seeking a visionary leader to join us as our Manager Assets & Engineering.
About the Role
In this role, you'll lead our operations with strategic finesse, shaping the direction of our department through a service-centric, data driven, business-minded approach. Your knack for developing strategy documents, plans, and policies will drive us forward, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve. This is an all encompassing role with the following services:
- Engineering Design and Survey Services
- Asset Infrastructure strategy, Investigation & Planning
- Development & Subdivision Engineering standards and specifications
- Traffic & Transport Management and road safety
- Drainage and Flood infrastructure strategy, investigation & planning
- Cost Planning, Budget Estimates and Unit Rates
- Long-term Financial Planning for Council Assets
- Asset Life-cycle Replacement and Selection Strategy
- Delivery Program Planning & Prioritisation
- Asset Management Process & Systems
- Plant Workshop & Mechanical Services
In this role, you lead the facilitation and seamless coordination of the department, driving exceptional services not only for the department but for all stakeholders. With your expertise in management practices, you will ensure resources are optimised to ensure maximised efficiency of the department.
Managing our mechanical plant, vehicle fleets, and equipment will also be in this portfolio. Leading a team of subject matter experts to undertake maintenance, repair, and replacement will keep our assets in prime condition.
But that's not all-you'll also oversee our Asset Management systems, ensuring adequate data collection and reporting. Your strategic mindset will drive the whole-of-life management of maintenance for our diverse assets, from roads to bridges to stormwater infrastructure. Your ability to prepare briefs, administer contracts, and review designs will ensure projects progress seamlessly from concept to completion. You'll play a pivotal role in preparing delivery programs and maintenance works, keeping us on track financially while delivering top-tier service. And lastly, your commitment to continuous improvement will see you identify and implement efficiencies to keep us at the forefront of excellence.
This is a permanent full-time role with a competitive salary package on offer (including a leaseback vehicle), which will be negotiated at time of offer with the successful candidate. Managers are entitled to take special paid leave during the period of Council's annual shutdown over the Christmas period (typically 3-4 days), and an additional five days special paid leave each year for professional development. You will also have access to Council's range of benefits including:
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- 3 weeks paid personal leave
- Free parking… and lots more!
About You
Our ideal candidate is degree qualified in Engineering or a related field paired with extensive contemporary industry engineering design, delivery and maintenance experience. With highly developed communication skills, you will be able to communicate complex concepts and have the capacity to influence outcomes with stakeholders at all levels. As a leader, you will form part of Council's Corporate Leadership Group and champion continuous improvement, engagement and a positive culture throughout the organisation.
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact, then we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of service delivery and be part of a team committed to excellence.
Questions
If after reading the Role Charter you have any questions, please contact Ashley Kavanagh, Acting Group Manager Infrastructure & Works on (02) 4934 9680.
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.
Applications close: Monday 1 April 2024
What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.
