AddressAbout the role
This is a permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm position working 35 hours per week. Located at the Shoalhaven Water Depot, Flinders Road, South Nowra.
Duties
Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Planning Engineer, the focus of this position is to:
- Manage the new projects pipeline to efficiently introduce new initiatives to the capital works portfolio.
- Actively participate in capital works budgeting processes.
- Develop and maintain Water and Wastewater servicing strategies including development, maintenance, and utilisation of system hydraulic models.
- Conduct detailed project needs validation and options assessments and make recommendations for implementation.
- Develop and assess detailed project business cases.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project cost estimates for budgeting and benchmarking.
- Provide project governance reporting and administration support.
- Provide technical software support to Shoalhaven Water users of key planning software.
- Engage and manage external consultants in the delivery of strategic projects and initiatives.
- Support the development and ongoing operation of a Portfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O) capability including Strategic Planning, Delivery Support and Centre of Excellence functions.
- Prepare and administer detailed funding grant applications.
- Collaborate with other Units and Departments within Shoalhaven Water and other Directorates within Council to obtain the latest data to be utilised for project, programme, and capital Portfolio Planning.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Degree qualifications in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Qualifications and experience in Project Management.
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Current General Construction Induction Card (WhiteCard), SafeWork NSW
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Briefly describe your experience in development and management of capital works budgets and / or making prioritisation decisions on capital spending.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold with particular emphasis on capital works portfolio management and / or capital works project management.
- How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
Contact: Craig Singleton – Assets and Portfolio Manager – 02 4429 3***
Applications Close: Sunday 2 June 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
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