Manager Engineering

We are excited to be partnering with Programmed / PersolKelly in sourcing our next Manager of Engineering.

As Manager Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in achieving Council's objectives regarding project planning, design, and delivery. You will lead strategic planning for infrastructure investment, oversee development engineering functions, and provide critical internal service provision to our Planning Team. Your responsibilities include fostering collaboration, maintaining project management frameworks, and ensuring infrastructure needs are met efficiently and sustainably.

We are looking for someone with the technical competencies, experience, and qualifications for the role, along with a proven track record in people management and cultural change.

With well-appointed offices in the beautiful Cobram, Moira Shire Council is a forward-thinking local government organisation dedicated to serving the diverse needs of the community.

Key Responsibilities and Functions:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a diverse team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership in infrastructure design and project management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Project Management Framework.
• Manage transitions between project stages and ensure adherence to organizational expectations.
• Oversee Council's annual capital works program and provide technical expertise to other departments.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including developers, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities.
• Establish transparent reporting mechanisms for key projects.
• Contribute to Council's financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.

To be successful in this role the successful applicant will have:

• Lead, motivate, and supervise a diverse team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership in infrastructure design and project management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Project Management Framework.
• Manage transitions between project stages and ensure adherence to organizational expectations.
• Oversee Council's annual capital works program and provide technical expertise to other departments.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including developers, consultants, contractors, and statutory authorities.
• Establish transparent reporting mechanisms for key projects.
• Contribute to Council's financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Ensure compliance with the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.

Core Competencies for the role:

• Community and customer focus
• Communicate with honesty and integrity.
• Lead and manage change effectively - Essential.
• Inspire direction and purpose
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Adhere to the Moira Shire Employee Council Code of Conduct.
• Provide quality customer service in accordance with Council standards and Code of Practice

In return you can expect:

• An exciting employment opportunity in an environment that's proud to foster an inclusive and safe working environment that values diversity, child safety, and employee wellbeing.
• We offer outstanding conditions, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support, all within a supportive and family-friendly atmosphere.
• Potential relocation assistance

For more information or to discuss please contact:

Luke Jesson 0439 918 440.

[email protected]

Moira Shire Council is an innovative and progressive local government organisation committed to serving the needs of communities across a large regional shire located on the Murray River almost 3 hours north of Melbourne. Extending from the iconic Barmah Forest along the Murray River our region includes four major towns - Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia and Yarrawonga, one of Victoria’s most popular holiday destinations.
The area’s warm Mediterranean climate, appealing natural environment and location means Moira is home to agricultural, horticultural, viticultural and tourism operations. Such attractions include wineries, historic homesteads, galleries, craft shops, licensed clubs, water sports, fishing, beaches, forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

We pride ourselves on our friendly environment and offer:

• A family friendly workplace that live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Honesty and Teamwork
• The opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Attractive salary and the ability to salary package
• Onsite physiotherapist and a health and wellbeing consultant
• Career progression and professional development
• Discounted corporate gym membership

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment, psychometric assessment, a National Police History Check prior to commencement.

An opportunity to join the Moira team and develop your career with an innovative leader committed to delivering excellent services.
Moira promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people and encourages people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering flexible work arrangements for employees in a family-friendly work place.