Manager Engineering Services

About Narromine Shire Council

Narromine Shire is located in the heart of the rich Macquarie Valley, approximately 40 kilometres west of the regional centre of Dubbo.

The Shire is a strong agricultural area with a moderate climate, excellent medical and educational facilities, and a wide range of sporting and recreational opportunities. Narromine is also experiencing continued growth across business and industry.

Council’s mission is to enhance the Shire’s image, lifestyle and environment through effective leadership, community involvement and a strong commitment to service.

About the position

Narromine Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our Infrastructure and Engineering Services Department as Manager Engineering Services.

This is a key technical leadership role responsible for Council’s civil engineering design, technical review, surveying, GIS, asset inspection and long-term infrastructure planning functions.

The role will oversee the preparation and review of designs for roads, stormwater, drainage and footpath infrastructure, provide professional engineering advice, manage Council’s spatial and survey functions, coordinate asset inspection programs and contribute to the development of Council’s annual and 10-year infrastructure works programs.

You will also lead and mentor Council’s engineering services team, promote high technical standards and ensure infrastructure planning and decision-making is practical, evidence-based and aligned with Council’s budgets and asset management plans.

Key responsibilities include

• Preparing and reviewing detailed civil engineering designs for roads, intersections, kerb and gutter, footpaths and stormwater drainage
• Providing professional technical advice to Council, staff, developers, contractors and stakeholders
• Managing Council’s GIS, QGIS and spatial data systems
• Overseeing surveying activities and associated equipment, including rover, drone and Causenet systems
• Coordinating asset inspections, condition assessments and technical data collection
• Developing and monitoring Council’s annual and 10-year works programs
• Supporting Council’s asset management planning and infrastructure prioritisation
• Leading, mentoring and developing technical staff
• Maintaining effective quality assurance, technical documentation and design standards
• Monitoring relevant budgets, estimates, expenditure and program delivery

To be successful in this position you will need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Minimum five years’ experience in civil design, including roads, stormwater and surveying
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software
• Experience managing GIS platforms, including QGIS, spatial data and mapping systems
• Experience undertaking or managing surveying activities and survey equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Desirable experience

• Experience working in Local Government or a similar public-sector infrastructure environment
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing technical staff
• Asset management, condition assessment and long-term infrastructure planning experience
• Drone surveying experience
• Experience applying Austroads guidelines, Australian Standards and relevant civil infrastructure design standards
• Experience developing standard drawings, design templates, technical procedures and document-control systems

What we offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• Grade 19 — $123,383 to $139,596 per annum
• 12% superannuation
• Civil Liability Allowance
• 35-hour working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Optional leaseback vehicle
• Generous training and professional development opportunities
• A range of employee wellbeing and leave benefits
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the planning, design and management of infrastructure that directly supports the Narromine Shire community.

Employee benefits

Narromine Shire Council offers a range of benefits designed to support employee wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 12% superannuation, with salary sacrifice options for additional contributions
• Generous training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential external counselling services
• Subsidised corporate wardrobe
• Workplace health initiatives including biennial skin checks and annual flu vaccinations
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • 4 weeks annual leave
  • 1 week of MyLeave
  • 2 weeks sick leave
  • Long service leave available after 5 years
  • Carer’s, Emergency Services and Parental leave
  • Options to access long service leave at normal, half or double pay

How to apply

Before applying, please carefully review the Position Description to ensure you meet the requirements of the role.

Applicants will be required to complete a number of online questions relating to the position criteria and attach a current resume, including details of two recent employment-related referees.

Please also include evidence of relevant qualifications.

Applications must be submitted online.

Pre-employment screening

Candidates progressing through the recruitment process may be required to undertake:

• A functional assessment at Council’s expense, including hearing and drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks
• Verification of qualifications and certificates
• Any additional screening relevant to the position

Privacy statement

Information collected as part of the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act and will only be accessed by those involved in the recruitment and selection process.

Enquiries

David Robins
Manager Human Resources
(02) 6889 9999

Applications

Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and Council may progress suitable candidates at any time. Early applications are encouraged.

Narromine Shire Council is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application