Utilities Engineering Planning and Assets Manager

About the Opportunity

At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking an experienced Utilities Engineering Planning and Assets Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the future planning of new water and sewer infrastructure, while also ensuring the maintenance, rehabilitation, renewal and upgrade of existing infrastructure meets the communities' expectations now and into the future.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to lead up to 10 engineering and technical water and sewer planning staff, with the team responsible for:

• Developing and overseeing programs and budgets for over $50M of maintenance and capital works each year;
• Provide technical advice in relation to Council’s water supply and sewerage systems, including treatment plants;
• Liaising with the local development industry to ensure new assets are adequately planned and constructed;
• Ensuring a holistic asset management approach is applied to water and sewer infrastructure planning, including integrated with other infrastructure planning such as roads and stormwater.

You shall be a highly motivated, passionate and proven people leader with relevant engineering experience and qualifications. You will possess a growth mindset and share our corporate vision of creating a vibrant future for our Community.

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours per week

Salary (exclusive of super): In the range of $126,752 to $142,674.50 depending on skills and experience.

Please note, salary range includes 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

Vehicle: This role also qualifies for a Leaseback Vehicle or Vehicle allowance.

The Vehicle allowance is $10,780.00

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About Councils Infrastructure Planning Group

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Infrastructure Planning Group is responsible the management and custodianship of over $2 Billion of community assets including roads, bridges, the stormwater drainage network and the water and sewer network, which alone consist of 5 Sewage and 4 water treatment plants, 165 sewage and 15 water pumping stations, 839 km of water mains, 806 km sewer mains and 78 km of recycled water mains.

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Utilities Planning and Design Group is responsible the management and custodianship of over $1 Billion of essential water, sewer, and waste assets for the community, which consist of 5 Sewage and 4 water treatment plants, 165 sewage and 15 water pumping stations, 839 km of water mains, 806 km sewer mains, 78 km of recycled water mains and active landfill and 4 waste transfer stations.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Cameron Hawkins, Group Manager Utilities Plan & Design on 02 6581 8034.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the selection criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description & selection criteria when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Tuesday 27 August 2024 11:30pm

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Please upload documents in PDF format.

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