- Identify, research & recommend innovative Asset Management processes
- Competitive salary and leaseback vehicle option
- Hybrid flexible work environment with a rostered day off every 3 weeks
The City of Ryde was recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards and is a progressive local Council, all centrally located only 12 kilometres from Sydney. We are home to Macquarie Park which is poised to become the fourth largest GDP producing centre in Australia by 2036. We also enjoy pristine riverfronts and bushland, world-class hospitals, and a leading University. Importantly, we are home to over 13,000 businesses and around 130,000 hard-working, compassionate, and enterprising people who rightly expect their Council to support their hopes and aspirations. With a diverse multicultural population, and the rapid growth of millennials and young professionals - by far our single largest demographic - we know our community is looking to our Council for authentic and strategic leadership to ensure the Ryde community continues to be provided with lifestyle and opportunity at their doorstep.
About the Role
City of Ryde is currently undergoing extensive residential and commercial development, which has created unique engineering challenges, particularly in the field of Asset Management. This role is crucial in maintaining and implementing Asset Management improvements and ensuring there is a strategic approach to funding the provision of these new and emerging infrastructures and services over the long term for the City.
Annual commencing salary offered for the successful applicant from $126,341 + superannuation + leaseback vehicle, dependent on your experience and qualification.
About You
We're looking for an experience and strategic Civil Engineer who enjoys team leadership responsibilities together with the complexities of providing direction to a variety of stakeholders in relation to Asset Management Planning and Forecasting. You will have demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills and judgement, including the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy and guidelines, including Asset Management Frameworks.
In addition you will also have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Extensive experience in the management of large-scale infrastructure/ asset management portfolios
- Hands-on experience in the development or administration of asset management systems
- High level computer systems knowledge and skills in data management
- Well-developed written communication skills with experience in the development of business specifications
- Demonstrated ability in researching new subject areas and providing management level reports
- Class C drivers' licence
Culture & Benefits
- A fully maintained vehicle under Council's leaseback vehicle policy
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of the below questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an in person interview. This is normally the final stage in the interview process.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system. In addition to answering the on-line questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. .
Closing Date: Monday 13 March 2023, 11.30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the or contact Daniel Carneiro, Executive Officer City Fabric on 0434 560 504 for a confidential discussion.
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