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SalaryManager Operations
- Full Time, 5 Year Fixed Term
- Includes Shire maintained vehicle or option for vehicle allowance.
- Flexible working options including 9-day fortnight and more.
- A diverse leadership role with opportunity for ongoing learning and growth.
Join us at "The Shire"
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is on an exciting phase of growth and transformation with unique experiences for our staff, leading to great infrastructure and services for our community.
Located just 45 m from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is one of the fastest growing local governments in Australia. With the Tonkin Highway extending to Mundijong Road as well as a new Byford train station as part of the Metronet project, our Shire is growing at lightning speed. We look forward to growing an exciting future, together.
What's in it for you?
Due to our significant growth, we have created an opportunity to transform our Operations team structure into a new Directorate and the has developed some new and exciting roles. The Manager of Operations role will now focus on providing leadership and management to our Parks and Civils teams. Reporting to the newly created Executive Manager Operations role and working closely with a group of highly professional and talented people, this is a vital role to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the communities' outdoor spaces as well as being part of some exciting new, high-profile projects.
The Shire is committed to the long-term happiness of our team and offer a base salary of around $150,000, plus superannuation and Shire-maintained vehicle or vehicle allowance.
Some other great benefits include: -
- If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution..
- Free onsite parking.
- Free wellness programs including gym membership.
- Multiple flexible work options.
- Two additional public holidays per year.
- Salary packaging including novated leasing options.
What's in it for us?
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate significant experience in operations management ideally in a Local Government setting with a specific focus on parks maintenance and construction fields including roads and drainage. Extensive knowledge in the development of policies guidelines, service levels and standards with regards to parks and gardens and civil maintenance. Your people management skills will be strong as well as your negotiating skills and communication skills with previous experience in successfully leading a multidisciplinary team. You will have a strong customer focus for both internal and external stakeholders and be able to create positive change for the operations team.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
Send us your resume and make sure you include a cover letter telling us why you are the best person for the role. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
