Infrastructure Recovery Coordinator

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Recovery Coordinator to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for administering the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for the construction and repair of damaged roads and drainage infrastructure, ensuring quality outcomes as per the Community Strategic Plan and operational plans. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Administer the DRFA for roads and drainage infrastructure reconstruction and repair in accordance with the NSW Natural Disaster Essential Public Asset Restoration Guidelines and the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements 2018 (Australian Government).
• Prepare scopes of work for all Immediate Reconstruction Works (IRW) and estimates for all Essential Public Asset Reconstruction (EPAR) works. 
• Ensure that all assets are inspected and their condition is recorded prior to any emergency or IRW is commenced and recorded in Council's Records Management System. 
• Submit all claims and documentation associated with the DRFA program to Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and any other government departments as required and in a timely manner to ensure cash flow is sustained.
• Liaise with the Assets and Infrastructure Planning Manager and Transport Manager on the optimal delivery and procurement methods for the reconstruction/repair projects.
• Provide regular status reports on DRFA projects to the Director Infrastructure Services and write reports as required to keep the Executive and Council informed on program progress.
• Engage consultants as required to perform designs and investigations as required for DRFA projects and ensure progress is adequate to meet timeframes/deadlines.
• Produce tenders, procurement documentation and packages of work for DRFA projects.
• Assess tenders, analyse proposals and produce recommendation reports as required for efficient decision making of Council.
• Assist in quality control of all works, maximise utilisation of resources, initiate and encourage innovative design, and/or work practices.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project or Contract Management or related discipline from an Australian University or relevant overseas qualifications suitable for graduate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• Relevant work-related experience in the field of civil engineering and financial management, including demonstrated experience in managing consultants; contracts and infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated Project Management & Contract Management experience
• Experience in or knowledge of the DRFA guidelines and claims process
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation including Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Roads Act and related legislation, regulations and codes.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Project or similar.
• Demonstrated high level of communication abilities/skills
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety

In addition, an ideal candidate would have:

• Experience in the management of infrastructure construction/repair following a natural disaster 
• Previous Local Government experience
• Detailed knowledge of TfNSW DRFA requirement and processes
• Microsoft Office computer programs and Civil Engineering software

Salary and 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.

• Remuneration package and employment benefits will be negotiated commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience, with a salary range commencing from at least $2,213.80 per week.
• Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnight 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com