Manager Projects And Engineering

The Location The MidCoast is a large and diverse region on the mid/North Coast of NSW which comprises of 195 towns, villages and localities, stretched along their vast and stunning coastline (192km). The area ranges from beaches to mountains over an area of 10,000 km2 and is home to around 94,000 residents. The main population centres are Taree and Forster-Tuncurry, both very popular tourist destinations, the other centres include Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest, Gloucester, Hallidays Point, Harrington and Old Bar.Opportunity This is a full-time permanent opportunity, for a Manager Engineering & Projects to join MidCoast Council, based in Taree. This position reports into the Executive Manager Transport and Engineering, responsible for providing leadership, direction and management to the Projects & Engineering team (3 direct and 30 indirect reports) to ensure the achievement of outcomes in line with organisational strategies, objectives, vision and Team The Projects & Engineering team are responsible for:Project delivery utilising external contracts or internal day labour resourcesProject, program and portfolio management including monitoring and performance reportingDesign management internally or externallyEngineering standards and specificationsDevelopment assessment, approval and construction supervisionAdministration of the Roads Act approvals and bond processKey Requirements Strategic management of the Projects & Engineering department including people management and financial management. Provide leadership, support and direction to the department including development of staff, work planning, performance management, change management and staff recruitment...What's on Offer A competitive Annual Salary Package including a base salary between $149,000 to $179,000 per year, plus Super, plus Civil Liability Allowance at 3.5% and a car allowance up to $12,000 per year. A leaseback vehicle will also be available. Work in an outstandingly beautiful region - coastal lifestyle. Future progression and professional development opportunities available. Work with a supportive, well experienced Management & Executive team. Work in a new, stylish and spacious office environment, with free parking.Criteria To be considered, you must have:Degree level qualifications in Civil Engineering or Structural EngineeringPrevious work experience at a Supervisory, Team Leader of Management levelThe commitment to delivering high-quality customer service outcomes, including the implementation of effective stakeholder engagement strategies, coupled with the ability to positively influence outcomesThe capacity to analyse and solve problems using quality judgement to make sound merit-based decisionsThe ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure to satisfy business planning, program and statutory requirementsA valid Class C Drivers LicenceExposure to working within a Roads Authority or Local Government Authority is highly regarded (but not required)For more information, please request the detailed candidate brochure by emailing: date: Wednesday 2nd August (midnight)#J-18808-Ljbffr