Overseer (Construction & Maintenance)
Job No:
37823
Location:
Surat, QLD
- Hands-on leadership role managing and planning civil projects with a thriving Regional Council!
- Enjoy an attractive salary from $85,000+ negotiable + 12% super + salary sacrifice options!
- Achieve a healthy work-life balance with 5 weeks annual leave within this family-friendly workplace!
- Affordable Housing provided!
- Ongoing training and education supported by Council!
About Maranoa Regional Council
Maranoa Regional Council provides day-to-day services needed by the community, and is responsible for issues that directly affect residents' daily lives. Council is committed to striving to meet the needs of ratepayers, residents and clients in a professional and ethical manner with courteous and efficient service.
Maranoa Regional Council's mission is for the region to be an attractive, prosperous and hospitable community. Consistent with this mission, Council focuses on:
- Community leadership;
- Efficient and effective Corporate Management;
- Workplace productivity;
- Infrastructure development;
- Provision of recreational facilities;
- Facilitation of industrial growth; and
- Provision of environmental and community services.
For more information about the council or to download a Position Description, please visit: http://www.maranoa.qld.gov.au/
About the Region
The Maranoa Region is located in south west Queensland approximately 480km west of the state capital of Brisbane. Covering an area of 58,830sq km and home for approximately 13,000 people, the region maintains a proud and productive rural industry which in more recent years has been complimented with industrial expansion in the energy and tourism sectors.
Roma, a vibrant and thriving Queensland country town, is home to the rich oil and gas industry. Roma has many strong performing value added industries, a comprehensive public service sector and diversified retail and service businesses.
About the Opportunity
Maranoa Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an Overseer (Construction & Maintenance) to join their friendly team based at Surat, near Roma on a 5 year contract.
Reporting to the Manager of Construction & Maintenance, this leadership role will see you providing specialist technical support to facilitate the efficient implementation of Council's Road and Bridge Maintenance and Construction Program.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Developing on-site conceptual designs for rural roads and other minor construction projects;
- Preparing tender documentation for minor works projects;
- Reviewing adequacy of work related procedures as well as developing improved procedures;
- Preparing budgets and monitoring costs;
- Assisting with the preparation of reports for committee and council meetings; and
- Tender evaluation and contract supervision of minor construction projects.
Your strong background in civil design and construction, advanced knowledge of plant utilisation capabilities and your experience in Local Authority Road and Bridge maintenance and construction operations including asset, environmental and quality systems management will ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
The successful candidate with have an Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and relevant industry experience which will ensure you are skilled in understanding construction plans and are familiar with planning and programming of works. Because of the supervisory nature of this role, the successful candidate will be a skilled communicator with leadership and problem solving skills and have the ability to build and manage relationships effectively by liaising and negotiating with community and other stakeholders.
This role requires writing reports and tenders and, as such, the successful candidate will have excellent written communication skills and strong computer literacy, including document creation and familiarity with spreadsheet and database programs. Additionally, you will have a current C class drivers licence and a White Card.
About the Benefits
This challenging and satisfying role offers plenty of task variety and autonomy. You will also join a friendly team and a family friendly workplace which has an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will also enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and affordable housing is provided.
Ongoing training will be provided in the form of on and off the job training, to ensure you develop your knowledge / skill base. Additionally, you and your family will have access to the Council's Employee Assistance Program.
The successful candidate will enjoy generous remuneration from $85,000+ negiotable, based on experience and qualifications + 12% super along with salary sacrifice options! Working for Maranoa Regional Council will ensure job security and will also provide you with opportunities for advancement based on merit.
This is your chance to secure a government position with great benefits. Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!
Please respond to the below Criteria in no more than 100 words per question. Maranoa Regional Council highly encourages you to attach your resume and cover letter (please note, this must be in ONE document) on the following page in support of your below application.