INF-010 Principal Engineer – Design & Delivery

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

This position is responsible for leading Council’s Design and Delivery department providing expertise in engineering design, and delivery of, infrastructure projects across a wide spectrum of assets and portfolios.

This position will work closely with and provide high level support to the Executive Manager Infrastructure Services, Infrastructure Managers, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Project Management Office (PMO), individual consultants, and contractors, to undertake the requisite design and delivery of infrastructure projects, both capital and operational, for Council.

This department is the central point for coordination, oversight and management of Councils Infrastructure design and delivery activities and projects.

>        Employment Type: Executive Contract - Full Time, Limited Tenure (Up to 5 Years)

>        Location: Charters Towers, QLD 4820

>        Remuneration Package: Up to the value of $ 175,881 per annuum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

• Successful experience in providing strong, decisive leadership and management in Design and Delivery  relevant to one or more of the following:
  • Roads Infrastructure
  • Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
• Participate as an active member of Council’s Management Leadership Team (MLT).
• Experience in developing a Department and contributing to Directorate and Council’s strategic management  including community needs analysis, strategic and operational planning, performance frameworks, and the development of appropriate policies and systems.
• Experience in implementing successful change and continuous improvement within a significant service  delivery area pursuing innovation and excellence in service delivery.
• Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and needs are clearly  defined and met providing excellence in customer service.
• Ability to provide effective workforce management with a focus on performance, building workforce capability,  a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council’s vision, mission and  strategy.
• Competence in the effective management of human, financial, physical and other resources to achieve  Council’s business objectives and to meet the needs of the community.
• Experience in representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business  sector, other local authorities, government agencies and broader environment, and build and maintain  positive working relationships.
• Plan, execute and complete programmes and projects relating to areas of accountability, within set  timeframes.
• Prepare or provide input into the development of Design and Delivery department budgets. Monitor and  advise Executive Manager on progress against budgetary expenditure in areas of financial responsibility.
• Responsible for making and keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards, and other  relevant guidelines and procedures, and ensuring records are captured in the authorised recordkeeping  system.

| Essential Education/Qualifications | 

• Tertiary qualifications in an Engineering field related to Civil Construction or Water & Wastewater.
• Professional membership to position related industry associations ie; RPEQ (desirable.)
• Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone.

• This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.
• This position will require the incumbent to undertake periodic field visits.
• This position will be required to travel.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information please view the Position Description and Information Kit.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, phone 07 4761 5300 or email careers@charterstowers.qld.gov.au.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Sunday, 12 January 2024.

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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