Main characteristics
- Company
- Parkes Shire Council
- Salary
- $106,000 to $136,000
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Government & Defence
Job summary
About the OpportunityBe a part of the exciting future of regional New South Wales as Parkes becomes a key link in the new $10 billion Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail. This is a game changer and this is the only place where it all comes together as Parkes is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the East West rail line and the North South Newell Highway.
Parkes Shire has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Manager Technical Services who will be responsible for delivering technical engineering expertise including survey, design, development and construction standards, project management and road safety.
In this role you will lead and manage the Technical Services department and deliver the Operational and Delivery Programs and will contribute to the strategic direction of Council. Remuneration and Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment: The role offers an attractive annual salary within the range of $106,000 to $136,000 per annum depending on qualifications, experience and skills, plus superannuation and access to nine-day fortnight. A market premium may be paid for an exceptional candidate Additional 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance is payable in accordance with Award provisions
Benefits of working at Council include: 35 hour working week Four weeks Annual Leave per year Access to Long Service Leave after five years Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) Flexible working arrangements available Financial assistance with relocation expenses Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA) [link removed] Health and Wellbeing initiatives About You
This role is for a skilled professional who has the passion, drive and technical knowledge to coordinate, prioritise and deliver Council's technical services.
To be successful in this position you will possess: Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with contemporary experience in a similar role; or substantial contemporary experience in a similar role, coupled with ongoing professional development to support contemporary knowledge Contemporary knowledge and experience in the planning and delivery of technical engineering services at a management and leadership level Demonstrated understanding of Lean methodology Demonstrated experience in project and contract management Proven ability to engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve fit-for-purpose outcomes that drive the achievement of strategic goals Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing and negotiation, research, information analysis and report writing to facilitate planning, decision-making and continuous improvement Demonstrated staff management experience, with proven track record leading, developing and supporting staff to achieve work targets and objectives efficiently and effectively Current Class C Drivers Licence Working with Children Check National Police History Check You must have the right to live and work in Australia
Candidates with relevant postgraduate project or business management qualifications and/or local government experience would be highly desirable. How to Apply
To find out more about Parkes Shire Council and this role - Click Apply Now
You will be redirected to Council's recruitment page
Enquiries: Telephone Ben Howard on (02) 6861 2333 for further information.
Closing Date: 11pm AEST on Sunday, 10 July 2022.
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Good luck and we look forward to receiving your Application!
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