Civil Engineer

This is a contract role, initially for 3 months, with the prospect of an extension or a permanent appointment.

The purpose of the roles is to lead, manage and oversee the development and delivery of programs in relation to infrastructure services including transportation (roads, bridges, pathways, public parking), stormwater, fleet and depot, gravel pits, as well as open spaces and recreation facilities (incl. sporting fields, playgrounds and public toilets).

The role has several direct reports including a Project Engineer, Plant Manager, Roads Operations Coordinator, Open Spaces Supervisor and Graduate Engineer, in addition to indirect reports.

Key Accountabilities

Operational

• Ensure sustainable maintenance and operation of relevant assets, including e.g. the implementation of cyclic programs and vegetation control for the road network.
  
• Oversee the Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC) with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory and statutory requirements as well as with policies and procedures within area of responsibility.
  
• Identify and liaise appropriately with all relevant internal and external stakeholders and provide relevant information as required.
  
• Convene the Local Traffic Committee.
  
• Act as alternate delegate to the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC).

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and extensive relevant work experience, including in Local Government
  
• Able to lead, manage and develop a large group of specialist staff.
  
• Commitment to public safety, Work Health and Safety and due consideration of risk when making decisions.
  
• Able to prioritise multiple tasks and projects, including appropriate levels of delegation to and supervision of staff, while demonstrating proactive approaches and resourceful problem-solving capabilities.
  
  
• Highly developed knowledge of maintenance and construction principles, practices and industry standards relating to municipal works.
  
• Experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration.
  
• High level computer literacy in the use of the MS suite of applications.
  
• Able to attend out-of-hours events as required.
  
• Current class C driver licence.
  
• Construction Induction White Card.
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in preparing and adhering to budgets.
  
• Experience in Project Management.
  
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation/Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice/Best Practice Management and Standards as well as understanding of their relevance in relation to the role.
  
• Able to participate in out-of-hours on-call roster.

Please apply with your CV (and a cover letter if required) which clearly outlines your suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible.