Manager Engineering Services

Job Title:  Manager Engineering Services

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Salary Range: Grade 23 ($146,355 - $161,548 per year + 12% Superannuation)

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Application Deadline: Monday 8 September, 5:00pm local time

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Engineering Services to join the Infrastructure Services team. 

Our Next Manager Engineering Services

In this role, you will plan for and lead Council’s survey and design team, the strategy and asset team as well as manage the development engineering function of Council.

Additionally, you will ensure legislative and regulatory compliance as well as long term financial sustainability of all infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the survey, design, investigation, strategic planning, options development, financial analysis, cost estimation and programming of future works
• Lead and develop the preparation of Asset Management Plans for long term sustainable asset management and infrastructure development
• Oversee operations of function/ division including compliance with relevant service standards
• Identify and implement improvements and enhancements to technical services
• Devise and implement plans to manage identified operational and environmental risks
• Ensure the appropriateness and timeliness of response to internal/external customer requests
• Deliver a cost effective and operationally efficient range of services to the organisation
• Ensure implementation of applicable industry best practice and government guidelines
• Ensure that appropriate contracts are in place for supply of goods and services to achieve established goals for function
• Set up auditing and reporting controls to manage quality and effectiveness of function
• Participate in all identified training and development activities within agreed timescales
• Undertake the role of Project Manager with the responsibility of controlling the activities and budgets of specific projects
• Ensure all project delivery is undertaken in accordance with Council’s adopted Project Management Framework
• Undertake the preparation of specifications, tender/contract documents for operational and capital projects including calling and review of tenders and quotations
• Conduct reviews following completion of projects to ensure delivery of project objectives

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications acceptable for membership to the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• Relevant experience in Asset Management, Asset Strategy, Survey, Design, and Development Engineering.
• Holder of current WHS Construction Induction Certificate.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.

Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).

About the Benefits

In this role, you will enjoy working within an organisation with a great culture and a shire with a fantastic sense of community!

In return for your hard work you will receive an attractive salary ranging from $146,355 - $161,548, in line with your skills and experience. You will also receive a 3.5% civil liability allowance PLUS a range of additional benefits:

• Super
• Salary packaging
• Negotiable relocation assistance
• RDO's every 3 weeks;
• Leaseback vehicle (available for private use) 
• Flexible working options

For further information regarding this role please contact Jeremy Bartlett, Director Infrastructure Services, on 02 6740 2145 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2188 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au