Project Officer / Engineer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Project Officer / Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• RDO per month
• Flexible work arrangements and RDO Scheme
• Get balance back in your life

Formed from the amalgamation of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils, Inner West Council is now among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 185,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its ‘Values First’ with flexibility, integrity, respect and the spirit of team as a set of values and associated behaviours for all levels in the organisation.  We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles

We offer career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. Many roles offer roster days off giving even greater quality of life and balance. (please check details within the advert)

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $13.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

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You will be accountable for the scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, contract management, financial management and delivery of programmed infrastructure capital works.

Your focus will be the capital renewal of road, stormwater and transport related assets.

Your outcomes will address the social, environmental, economic and governance objectives of Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

You will develop, implement and manage service contracts to achieve efficient delivery of funded programs each year.

You will implement best practice project management systems and processes and ensure assigned capital projects and programs are delivered within budgeted year.

Your work and activities will meet targets and commitments in your individual or team work plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.

You will facilitate partnerships and collaborate across Council in solving problems and developing solutions.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

$69,809 - $99,658 p.a. + super

Benefits

One day off per month

This position attracts civil liabilities allowance subject to eligibility as per the Award.

Essential:

1. Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute and/or;
2. Comprehensive experience managing construction and maintenance of civil infrastructure by contract to technical specifications.
3. Well-developed service delivery, project management, procurement and contract management skills successfully utilised in delivering infrastructure services.
4. Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution. Ability to engage staff and stakeholders and work collaboratively. Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
5. Sound budget management skills and experience.
6. Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Desirable:

1. Demonstrated appreciation of the complexity of Local Government, in particular the social, political and legal frameworks within which it operates.
2. Understanding of or experience with the Australian Business Excellence framework or experience in development and execution of improvement initiatives or continuous improvement.
3. Comprehensive contract administration skills.

Italo Piscedda, Capitals Programs Manager on (02) 9335 2582

Sunday 15 July 2018, at 11:30pm

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