Manager Urban and Utilities
- Lead and mentor coordinators across water, waste and urban services.
- Develop long-term asset management and refurbishment plans.
- Manage budgets, contracts and tenders for maintenance and capital works.
About the Role
Take Walcha's water, waste and urban services from reactive to strategic, and build the plans that shape the community's future. Report directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Development, lead three coordinators, and build the asset management and forward planning the function has never had.
Duties
- Lead and mentor three coordinators across water, waste and urban services
- Develop long-term asset management and refurbishment plans
- Prepare statutory reports, business cases and correspondence for Council
- Manage budgets, contracts and tenders for maintenance and capital works
- Represent Council on infrastructure matters with the Director, GM and Councillors
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline
- Experience managing water, wastewater and/or waste services
- Highly valued: Qualifications in Project Management, Leadership or Asset Management
- Knowledge of environmental legislation relating to waste and water supply
- Hands-on leader who stays composed under public scrutiny and makes sound calls
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting from circa $120,000 plus 12% superannuation and allowances
- Fully maintained vehicle with private use option, fuel card, phone and tablet
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000, plus temporary share-house accommodation
- An RDO every third week
- Genuine scope to shape strategy alongside Council's leadership
About the Company
Walcha Council is a small regional council with a big geographic footprint and a strong sense of who it is. It's a council on the move, modernising systems, strengthening capability, and lifting how Council operates and presents itself. Small Council, big opportunities.
How to Apply
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