AddressAbout the team
Join a dynamic team comprising of seven individuals with diverse background. Each team member brings a unique expertise fostering a culture of innovation and creativity allowing for a comprehensive approach to problem-solving and a wide range of insights. With the team’s collaborative setting, you will have the opportunity to leverage the collective intelligence, fostering an environment where each member's unique contributions are valued and contribute to the team's overall success.
About your new role
This role is responsible for the development, review, and implementation of water, recycled water, and sewerage infrastructure planning to ensure the City of Gold Coast’s future network service infrastructure is sustainable, prudent, and efficient. Your core responsibilities are to encompass strategic planning and operational modelling to optimize performance of the existing and future infrastructure assets. In addition, you play a pivotal role in city planning, overseeing sustainable development considering technological, societal, and environmental changes. Your work extends to envisioning infrastructure plans that align with evolving factors such as climate change, legislative trends, and regional objectives.
For more information about the position, please view the Position Brief
We're looking for people who have:
- Proven experience in investigation, planning, modelling and documentation of water, recycled water and wastewater networks and systems with an understanding of the principles of ecologically sustainable development and integrated water management.
- Sound understanding and interpretation of planning instruments and demonstrated knowledge of statutory requirements and policies.
- Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS mapping software or equivalent, with a preference for familiarity with water and sewerage modelling platforms such as InfoWorks ICM, WS Pro, or EPANET. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project) is also desired.
- An innovative and constructive problem-solving approach, coupled with the ability to pioneer new approaches and systems.
- A dedication to exemplifying positive leadership behaviours, in line with the City of Gold Coast High Performance Principles.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills, enabling the establishment of relationships and credibility with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build relationships and credibility with internal and external stakeholders using interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Comprehensive organisational, project and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Well-developed communication and writing skills, with the ability to consult, advise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
Work-life balance is more than just a concept at the City of Gold Coast - it's a way of life. With a range of flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and career development opportunities, you'll find the support you need to thrive both professionally and personally. Enjoy a culture that values your well-being as much as your contributions. Enjoy:
- Negotiable working hours proportionate with the requirements of the role
- Flexible work from home arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- CEO recognition program
- Working in a fun, friendly and supportive team.
How to apply
For more information, view the Position Brief via the paperclip icon.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email ***********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
