Manager Water and Wastewater
Job No:
BSC202200294
Location:
Ballina
ABOUT US
Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.
Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Position
We are seeking an experienced professional and inspiring leader to manage Council's Water and Wastewater section. Reporting to the Director Civil Services, you will lead and manage the Water and Wastewater section to ensure the efficient delivery of a variety of best practice water and wastewater programs for the Ballina shire.
To be successful you will bring
- Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
- Tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership experience including capacity to build staff engagement, align management practices to the Ballina Shire corporate values and manage and mentor a diverse team.
- High level of professional knowledge in the disciplines of water and wastewater treatment, networks and infrastructure.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of forward capital works programs and budgets, and the ability to provide strategic advice.
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple and complex projects with the ability to meet project deadlines within a politically sensitive environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to undertake high level negotiations and resolve conflict issues in a fair and constructive manner.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, change management, and innovation to ensure the section’s performance continues to meet contemporary and future needs.
The rewards
- An annual salary of up to $153,000 per annum (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
- A leaseback vehicle for work and private use is also available in accordance with Council’s Light Motor Vehicle Policy. A leaseback vehicle for work and private use in accordance with Council’s Light Motor Vehicle Policy, with additional fuel radius allocation for private use of the vehicle
- Support toward the cost of relocation associated with recruitment.
- 19 day month working arrangement. Council is currently trialling a range of additional flexible working options including a nine day fortnight for full time office based staff.
- Additional three days of special leave over Christmas/New Year period.
- Additional allowances and reimbursements for internet, health and wellbeing and professional memberships.
- Educational assistance initiatives.
- Training support program.
- Subsidised non-compulsory uniform.
Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.
Applications close
11.30pm on Friday 10 May 2024
Specific enquiries
John Truman | Director Civil Services | 02 6686 1260
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