Capital Program Manager (10802)
Job No:
CHR732
Location:
Emerald
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Department: Infrastructure and Utilities
Central Highlands Regional Council is focussed on continuous improvement and are excited to be improving the senior capabilities within their Water Utilities team. As a result, we are currently seeking a Capital Program Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to our expanding team. Reporting to the Manager Water Utilities this position will have a specific focus and responsibilities to provide assistance to our teams located across the region.
As the Capital Program Manager, you will be responsible for the end to end management of the development, budget and delivery of the water utilities capital works program, including handover, project closure and asset capitalisation. You will also be an integral part of the water utilities leadership team and provide day-to-day technical assistance, direction and leadership to the capital program team.
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:
- Developing appropriate capital delivery models and contracting strategies and panels.
- Ensuring that the capital works program does not impact regulatory and service level compliance within a risk management framework.
- Leading, motivating, mentoring, developing and supporting the team to service delivery excellence.
- Overseeing the management of projects ensuring projects are delivered within an appropriate timeframe, budget and legal framework.
- Establishing a reputation for reliance and trust across the spectrum of stakeholders, including other levels of government, councillors, management, peers, co-workers
and the general public. - Promoting and demonstrating Council’s high standards in relation to health and safety.
- Managing the capital works team to ensure excellence in customer service provided to internal and external customers.
- Ensuring Council’s procurement policies and procedures are followed, including the development of scopes for RTQ’s or RFT’s. Manage expenditure and
budgets in consultation with the team.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:
- Current Queensland Class C Licence
- Tertiary qualification in engineering or science or significant demonstrated experience in contract management and/or project management.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in a capital delivery role of more than five (5) years preferably within Local Government.
- Proven highly developed managerial and supervisory skills including the use of contemporary techniques such as team building, quality assurance, total quality
management and time management. - Highly developed communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written ability.
- An understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements pertinent to Local Government and management and operation of water and sewerage services.
- Extensive knowledge of water and sewerage treatment plant processes, network design and management, risk and asset management.
- Knowledge of project and contract management methodologies.
- Participation in the on-call duty roster.
- Demonstrated abilities and skills to promote leadership and cultural excellent in safety across all areas of water utilities
If you are interested in joining a team who are focused on innovative capital projects, continuous improvements, a sustainable future and efficient investment in our communities - apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
Benefits Include:
- A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- 9 day fortnightly
- Annual uniform allocation
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Subsidised accommodation
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
To apply for this position:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
Please download and review the position description.
To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for relevant position description.
- Your resume detailing your career history relevant for relevant position description.
Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Criminal History Check
- Medical Assessment
- Reference, qualification and licence checks
For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 9th September 2024 at 8am.
Please note: Applications may be progressed prior to the closing date.