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Manager Asset Services – CW692 (Five (5) year contract)
Salary Range: A competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be negotiated.
Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Reference Number: 13504
Close Date: Sunday, 21 March 2021
Are you looking for an exciting career in a Local Government organisation?
Do you enjoy being a part of a team?
Are you seeking an opportunity that offers a Work Life Balance?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we would love to hear from you!
Enhance your career by joining Cairns Regional Council, one of the largest employers in the Cairns region. Our commitment to delivering high quality services to the community means we need talented, committed people – we need you!
Cairns Regional Council is currently seeking a Manager Asset Services to join our Water & Resource Recovery Department.
Primary Objective of the position:
This is a key leadership position within Water and Resource Recovery. The incumbent will provide leadership in the strategic planning and forecasting for the demand for water, wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure, through to the design and delivery of the annual capital works program within Water and Resource Recovery.
This is a broad role that covers the following responsibility areas in the management of Water and Resource Recovery Infrastructure:
- Strategic Asset Planning
- Project design and delivery
- Asset management
- Major Capital Water Project Delivery
- Demand Management Strategy
- Asset Maintenance planning and delivery
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business or Engineering with advanced project management experience.
- Significant experience in the management of water, wastewater and resource recovery assets, including strategic planning development of Asset Management Plans and the delivery of asset maintenance programs.
- Extensive high-level experience in the management and delivery of Significant Capital Works programs within a large organisation or Government environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to and practice of a participative leadership style that supports, motivates and inspires individual, team and corporate achievements.
- Superior communication and negotiation skills, including demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff and a range of internal and external customers.
- Proven ability to promote and support the achievement of a customer focused organisation.
For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.
How to Apply:
Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:
- Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
- Copy of your Resume.
Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.
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Pre-Employment Assessment:
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:
- Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Practical Assessment
- Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
- Computer Skills Assessment
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Directorship Check
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Employment Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:
- Permanent resident of Australia
- Australian Citizen
- New Zealand Citizen
- Entitlement to Work Visa
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We offer the following benefits:
- 4 weeks’ annual leave
- Subsidised Corporate Uniform
- Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
- On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
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