Roads Design Team Leader

Roads Design Team Leader

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 403,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

The Roads Design Team Leader position is a newly designed role which will be responsible for leading the Roads Design team.

As the lead of this position you will aim to achieve a variety of objectives which contribute to a safe, effective and efficient road network and healthy community. You will be accountable for coordinating supervision and performance management, mentor/development of team members and responsible for overall team performance. The Team Leader will also be required to ensure civil road designs are completed in accordance with professional engineering standards as well as authorise civil road designs for construction. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated in-depth experience in civil road engineering with the understanding of quality design outcomes that address multiple objectives such as, and not limited to, improved amenity, urban heat and safety
• Demonstrated in-depth experience in leading and managing design teams to ensure effective and timely delivery of project and program activities
• Demonstrated computer literacy and experience in GIS packages, Microsoft Office applications and extensive experience in design and drafting software packages
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth project management skills
• Engineers Australia Chartered Engineer qualification and National Engineering Registration
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Current Class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experience in managing financial budgets with inclusion of forecasting
• Experience in drainage software packages
• Experience in TRIM and Technology One.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A competitive salary range of $2,008.70 - $2,249.70 (Grade 18) per week will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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Closing Date:           Friday 1 October 2021, 11.30 pm

Contact Officer:       Keysha Milenkovic on 9839 6901

INTERNAL REF:       BCC81