Manager Infrastructure Planning

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Manager Infrastructure Planning. Terms and conditions vacancy

Please note: it is anticipated appointment will be for a contract of up to 3 years.

Moreton Bay Regional Council is Australia's third largest local government, conveniently located between the Brisbane CBD and the Sunshine Coast.

The Moreton Bay Region is a diverse area, spanning more than 2000 square kilometres and boasting everything from rural townships to urban centres, coastal villages and thriving business precincts – We've Got It All.

Moreton Bay Regional Council employs more than 1700 staff dedicated to servicing the needs and enhancing the lifestyle of more than 425,000 residents. With your skills, join council's team and help make a difference to one of South-East Queensland's fastest growing urban areas.   

Your responsibilities will include

Managing Council’s Infrastructure Planning department. This will involve driving organisational change to deliver infrastructure services efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the council, legislative requirements and relevant standards. Together with providing leadership and management of the department’s staff and resources.  

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, Construction and Maintenance this role accepts responsibility as Council’s asset owner.  As the asset owner you will be responsible for driving the key functions of:

• Asset Management
• Parks and Recreation Planning
• Drainage, Waterways and Coastal Planning
• Pavement Planning
• Buildings and Facilities Planning
• Infrastructure Design
• Survey Services 

To be successful in this role you must possess

Extensive experience in a senior Local Government role, exceptional leadership capabilities and broad engineering and technical service delivery experience.  You will hold RPEQ certification, a civil engineering degree, and comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering standards and practices.

Benefits of Working for Local Government

Council offers excellent working conditions, generous employer funded superannuation benefits (up to 12%) in addition to five weeks paid annual leave per year.

Work Location

Please note that whilst the current work location for this position is specified above, staff may be required to transfer to any of council's work locations with notice. Council currently has administration offices located at Caboolture, Strathpine and Redcliffe as well as depots, libraries and a range of other facilities located throughout the region.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Applicants will need to attach the following documents:

• A current resumé or curriculum vitæ
• A covering letter or expression of interest (maximum 2 pages) which details your suitability for the role.

Applications close: Monday 23 July 2018

Further Information

To obtain further details please contact Geoff Owen-Turner, Manager Human Resources, telephone (07) 3480 6291.