Works Manager

Job No: 88991
Location: Burketown, QLD

  • Work directly with the Executive Management team with an exciting Local Government, on the world-famous Gulf of Carpentaria
  • Exciting opportunity for an experienced Works Supervisor to coordinate works across main Council areas
  • Attractive remuneration circa $80,000 + 12% super, furnished accommodation, vehicle & relocation assistance on offer

About the Opportunity

Burke Shire Council now has an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Works Manager to join their team in Burketown, QLD on a full-time basis.

Reporting to, and supported by, the Executive Manager (Works & Infrastructure), you will be responsible for managing the delivery of Council's works program through ongoing coordination of road maintenance and construction, ranger services, parks and gardens, and the Depot Store.

In addition, you'll be responsible for the following:

  • Providing leadership to works team members, promoting effective team work and continuous improvement;
  • Ensuring the Works Department supports and adds value to the needs of the organisation and community; and
  • Delivering a high level of customer service and providing information and support to other areas of Council as required.

About You

The successful candidate will come from a supervisory background in Civil Construction, with significant civil works experience (road construction and maintenance in particular). You'll also have demonstrated capital works project management experience, along with the ability to implement works programs by planning, prioritising and organising work to achieve goals. Relevant Civil Construction qualifications will be highly regarded.

You'll be an inspiring individual with great people management skills, leading by example to ensure your team produces the highest quality of work to deadlines. With a focus on maintaining a great workforce culture, you'll also have excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, as well as the ability to increase team morale and foster a positive working environment.

A current driver's license and competency in the use of computer systems are also required.

Although not essential, knowledge of local government operations, structure and services, programs, policies and/or activities from a roads and maintenance perspective will be highly regarded.

About the Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

Due to the unique challenges faced when living and working in a remote location, it takes a special person to fill this role. That being said, you will be well supported by the organisation and well rewarded with an attractive remuneration of $80,000 plus 12% super and a range of fantastic benefits including:

  • Relocation Assistance;
  • Furnished accommodation;
  • 5 weeks' annual leave with leave loading;
  • Fully maintained motor vehicle (for work and personal use);
  • Mobile phone; and
  • Ongoing professional development.

If you're an experienced Works Supervisor looking for a new challenge - Apply Now! 

Please Note: Applications close 4pm, Monday 29th May, 2017.

 

About Burke Shire 

The Burke Shire is located in North West Queensland, 400km north of Mount Isa, leaning against the Northern Territory border to the west and the Gulf of Carpentaria to the north.

This is a remote, rural Shire, spanning approximately 40 000km², with a permanent population of 550 people, and two main townships, Burketown and Gregory. With a significant Indigenous population, Aboriginal culture is a strong influence, and the Shire is home to the Boodjamulla National Park and the World Heritage Site Riversleigh fossil fields. Burke Shire hosts some of Australia's most spectacular natural resources including world class Barramundi fishing, an abundance of bird life and (well fed) crocodiles. Burketown is also the best place to view the rare meteorological phenomenon known as the Morning Glory, 1000km long tubular clouds that roll through the skies of the Burke Shire from August to October each year.

Locals enjoy a relaxed, stress-free lifestyle, without pollution, crowds, traffic congestion, serious crime or overcrowding. The Shire offers the same facilities you'd expect in any country town around Australia - pubs, public swimming pools, tennis courts, social sporting fixtures, children's playground, racetrack, community hall and aerodromes with regular flights to Mount Isa and Cairns. Burketown provides grocery supplies, and residents can also have phone orders delivered by mail.

Burke Shire offers a charming and safe environment for individuals and families of all backgrounds to experience the real Australian outback, complete with wallabies hopping down the streets and frogs croaking in the yard.

 

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