Planning and Business Services Program Leader

About the role

The Planning and Business Services Program Leader will oversee the strategic/forward asset management Planning and plant logistics for the branch, including key Business Services comprising financial and budget management, administration services, customer service, procurement and contracts administration, and communications. When required this role will also coordinate the branch response to natural disasters such as flood events, including liaison with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

You will provide leadership, direction, and support to a team of multi-skilled, multi-disciplinary staff responsible for delivering essential Planning and Business Services which underpin the Road Construction and Maintenance branch.  You will be a leader who has a track record enabling a culture where new ideas, ways of working, and best practice are encouraged, with a strong focus on solutions that facilitate a culture of cooperation and collaboration to ensure efficient, seamless and integrated service delivery.

It is essential that you can build effective working relationships with staff, key stakeholders, and our community demonstrating high levels of effective communication, strategic leadership, future planning, and Business acumen.

Role focuses include:

• Asset Management, including asset inspections and condition assessments, analytics and reporting
• Strategic business and maintenance planning
• Financial and Budget Management
• Formulation of the annual budget and service enhancements for the branch
• Formulation of business cases and financial feasibility assessments for key projects and Business initiatives
• Customer Service and Administration Support
• Procurement and Contracts Administration
• Plant and materials logistics
• Branch Communications and Corporate Reporting (business plan, quarterly report, and annual report)
• Business Systems, Process, Improvement, Transformation and Planning
• Delivering key projects and Business initiatives efficiently, effectively and within budget
• Leading continuous improvement and change activities within the program

We’re looking for someone with:

• Appropriate Engineering Degree (RPEQ eligible), Business and/or Commerce Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Demonstrated knowledge and previous experience at a management level
• Strong commitment to service excellence and creating positive experiences and value for internal and external customers
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• High level understanding of asset management principles and practices, road infrastructure planning, project development, operations, and management
• Expert level knowledge of technical leadership in, business case development, analysis, benefits realisation assessment and financial management
• Experience in managing diverse teams of skilled people with focus on applied workplace health safety & wellbeing, quality assurance and change management in an operational environment
• Great interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with a customer centric focus
• Ability to drive a focus of innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement in asset management, project development and planning, and the provision of Business Services
• High developed written and oral communication skills to facilitate preparation of technical, financial, business and Council reports, and correspondence and advice to customers
• Possession of a current 30215 General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) ticket
• Ability to pass all required employment background checks

For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description, by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button.

What we offer

• Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight - that's an extra 22 days off each year!
• Vehicle allowance option available
• Ability to work from the Marsden Depot or Munruben Depots for job variety
• Flexible work arrangement options
• Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/ life balance
• Fitness Passport Program
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Salary Packaging options
• Employee assistance program
• Free onsite parking
• Active social club

Who we are

We're a contemporary local government organisation entering an exciting new phase. We're moving forward with purpose and fresh energy, with a focus on delivering exceptional services and value for money - with heart. We care about the community we serve and we care about each other. When you work with us, we want you to feel valued, and to understand your role and how your work contributes to the bigger picture.

The community we serve

The City of Logan is a proud, grassroots community, filled with mavericks, makers and innovators. Here, neighbourly love is strong; environmental and Business values run deep; and culture, heritage and diversity is our DNA.

Interested?

If you'd still like some more information about the role after reading the position description then please contact our hiring manager, Stephen Bell (Road Construction and Maintenance Manager) via email on ***********@logan.qld.gov.au

To submit your application for this role, please click ‘APPLY’ to submit your Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your relevant skills and experience in support of your application by the closing date of 5pm AEST 4th February 2024