Working at Wollondilly Shire Council means that you will help to achieve our vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future. You will also live our corporate values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Whilst at Wollondilly Shire Council we strive to provide a flexible and inclusive working environment that provides a positive, productive and highly skilled workforce where every employee has the opportunity to learn and grow.
Salary and Conditions
- Permanent Full-Time Position
- Salary Range $87,600 - $98,596 per annum
- 9.5% Superannuation
- 35 Hour Week, with Flex Time system
- A leaseback vehicle is available with this position however; this is not a condition of employment
- Health & Wellbeing Programs
- On-going Learning and Development opportunities
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join Council’s Works Section. This position is required to lead and manage Civil Construction Projects, assist in strategy development and implementation and manage various key functions of the Works Section.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- University qualifications in Civil Engineering.
- Relevant work experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead, enable, support and contribute in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience in staff management and development
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of civil works
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise, schedule and deliver engineering maintenance in an environment of competing priorities and expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out risk assessments of assets and conditions and prioritise works accordingly.
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines.
- Innovative thinking and analytical problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
- The ability and commitment to Council’s Vision to build a resilient, safe and supported workplace that provides respectful, efficient and effective services for our community now and into the future.
- The ability and commitment to display Council’s Corporate Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Embrace Innovation.
Desirable
- Experience in either Civil or Building Construction.
- Experience and/or understanding in Local Government.
Further Information: Kerry Whitehead, Manager Works on 02 4677 9775.
Closing Date: 5.00pm Friday, 23 August 2019.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical which includes a drug and alcohol screening test. The successful applicant will also be required to undertake a Police Background Check, Credential Check and Bankruptcy Check.
‘Wollondilly Shire Council is an EEO Employer and values Workplace Diversity’
