Senior Project Engineer

DIRECTORATE:
Infrastructure, Planning & Environment
CLASSIFICATION:
Grade 16
SALARY:
$98,610 to $108,471 pa + 1% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance in addition to your Base Salary
Plus a fully maintained vehicle is available under AlburyCity's Leaseback Program.
REPORTING TO:
Team Leader Project Delivery
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Permanent Full Time
THE POSITION:
To act as a contract administrator/superintendent to coordinate and manage the delivery of AlburyCity's capital infrastructure projects within the Project Delivery Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, Organise, prepare and implement construction contracts to deliver AlburyCity's infrastructure projects on time, within budget and in line with AlburyCity's guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive culture of wellbeing, health and safety including;
• Providing advice on safe work practices and assisting other employees in carrying out these responsibilities.
• Ensuring AlburyCity Contractors are appropriately and continuously trained and inducted into AlburyCity's WHS standards and comply with procedures.
• Maintaining environmental compliance and sustainability.
• Contribute to the delivery of Projects on time, within budget and quality standards including;
• Planning, maintaining, coordinating and monitoring construction budgets, programs and completion of activities.
• Preparing scope of works for tender.
• Evaluating tenders in accordance with AlburyCity's procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensuring works between AlburyCity's Contractors and Agents are coordinated with minimal interface disruptions.
• Recommending remedial action to contractors in cases of non-compliance to quality standards.
• Ensuring Contractor and Supplier manufacture and construction quality satisfies AlburyCity's requirements and standards.
• Ensure the satisfactory implementation of AlburyCity's project management system including;
• Managing technical documentation.
• Administering construction contracts including, assessing payment claims, variation claims, non-conformance reports, requests for information and undertaking dispute resolution.
• Engaging in inspection and verification activities on all Contractors and Suppliers.
• Coordinating meetings with Contractors and Suppliers.
• Manage communication lines between all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Requests for Information are valid and take appropriate action to satisfy customer requests.
• Ensure comprehensive records are established and maintained to assist decision making including;
• Reporting through agreed lines on project progress.
• Preparing monthly reports against plans, identifying potential variations and corrective actions.
• Encourage an environment of ideas and knowledge sharing, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with professional development and industry best practice.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.
• Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
• Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity's Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity's Code of Conduct.

ABOUT US

Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.

Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.

• Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
• Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
• Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
• Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.

Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.

It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.

Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.

This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.

Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for thebetterment of Albury and Wodonga.

Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.