Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Urban Services Manager to join the Infrastructure team!
- Full time 35 hours week
- Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary range $2280.20 - $2735.66
ABOUT THE ROLE
To lead, manage and contribute to the professional performance of Gilgandra Shire’s Infrastructure Services section by being responsible for the coordination, resourcing and managing the construction, maintenance and/or repair of works in urban and village areas (excluding roads) of the shire for both local and state items of infrastructure.
ABOUT YOU
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications:
- Degree in Civil Engineering and/or equivalent relevant work experience
- Current drivers licence Class C
- Possession of a WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
- Previous experience with operating water and sewerage reticulation systems
- Previous experience with planning and programming open space maintenance works
- Previous experience in contract management, including tender preparation, evaluation and contract administration.
- Previous experience with staff management, including the ability to lead, guide and monitor team performance
- Strong program and project management abilities, including managing multiple and competing budgets, schedules and resourcing
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS, quality standards and environmental issues
- Sound organisational skills with ability to manage own workload in an environment with competing work priorities
- Ability to write detailed reports relating to one or a number of civil items or work or projects
- Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with the public, internal stakeholders and staff at all levels
- Ability to prepare for and conduct meetings and lead group discussions
- Good understanding of computers having the ability to use Microsoft software programs such as Word and Excel, communicate with emails and submit progress claims and acquittals via funding portals
- Possess the personal drive to complete tasks without the necessity of adhering to standard work hours
BENEFITS
- Weekly pay cycle
- 12% employer contribution to superannuation
- 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
- Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
- Subsidised corporate wardrobe
- Ongoing learning and development
- 15 days sick leave
- Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!
ENQUIRIES
Director Infrastructure, Daryl Colwell or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800
HOW TO APPLY
Before submitting your application, please read the Position Description carefully to ensure you meet the eligibility and suitability requirements for the role.
When you click ‘Apply Now’, you will be asked to answer questions relating to the selection criteria. You will also be required to attach your current résumé, which must include contact details for two recent, employment-related referees. Please note that your application cannot be submitted without an attached résumé.
Council will only accept applications submitted online. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic email confirmation. All further correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in your application.
All applications must be received by the advertised closing date and time.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.