Department Manager Urban Network
• Key leadership role with a major utilities provider • Hobart or Launceston location • Ongoing full time position
Summary about this job
Management
Company: TasWater
Location: Hobart
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $155 - 182K total remuneration package
Phone: +61-2-3838-4784
Fax: +61-8-7547-9577
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Detail information about job Department Manager Urban Network. Terms and conditions vacancy
Who Is TasWater?
TasWater's vision is to be 'a trusted and respected provider of essential services that is making a positive difference to Tasmania'. We believe that our vision is about building trust and respect with our colleagues and customers. We do this by living our values and behaviours and making these the foundation of the way we work each and every day, as the sole provider of water and sewerage services to businesses and homes across the state.
The Opportunity
As part of TasWater’s senior leadership team, you will provide dynamic and strategic leadership to the Urban Network Department, ensuring excellent customer outcomes through the delivery of network operations, maintenance activities, and minor capital works in urban areas. This role may be located in Hobart or Launceston.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage the delivery of network operations, maintenance programs, and minor capital works activities to achieve operational objectives.
- Build, develop and coach teams and individuals to produce required business and customer outcomes.
- Manage departmental finances and physical resources in liaison with relevant corporate support teams to achieve optimal effectiveness and productivity.
- Implement effective change management techniques and lead the continuous improvement of services and functions.
- Develop, implement and advise on strategic issues and improvements to TasWater’s customer service capability.
Selection Criteria
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria in the Position Description, summarised as follows:
- Degree in a relevant discipline such as Management, Engineering, or Business, or equivalent competence.
- High level leadership skills and experience, with proven ability to inspire, coach and mentor others.
- Substantial experience leading change management and continuous improvement processes.
- Excellent financial and budget management skills.
- Good skills and understanding of relevant computer systems and software including MS Office and asset information databases.
Why join the TasWater Team?
TasWater strongly believe that it is our people who play a big role in helping TasWater achieve our vision of a sustainable water future. At TasWater we look for highly talented and motivated people whose values align with our own.
As a TasWater team member you can look forward to working in an exciting and stimulating work environment which changes daily. We believe in promoting a culture that encourages productive behaviours and give our team members an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future.
TasWater provide and encourage our people to take part in comprehensive training and career development with a focus on innovative thinking. We understand that a work life balance in today's climate is important, offer flexible working arrangements and consider health and safety to be our number one priority.
How to apply?
Visit our website www.taswater.com.au/About-Us/Careers, download a copy of the position description and review the selection criteria against your skills and experience.
Click on "Apply Now" and attach your covering letter, statement addressing the selection criteria, and a copy of your resume.
For further information about this role please contact [email protected]
Applications close 12 noon on 20 July 2018.