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Position Title

Manager Special Projects

Position number

WU10313

Department

Works & Utilities

Classification

$110,000 + Super Outside of award contract - 3 years

Terms of employment

Permanent Full time

Supporting documents

• Employee Code of Conduct
• Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities
• Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy

Winton Shire Council’s Corporate Values are:

Accountability:

The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness, transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust that is bestowed by those whom we serve.

Effectiveness:

The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.

Efficiency:

The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task where all wastage is minimised.

Sustainability:

Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.

Meaningful Community Engagement:

Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of Council’s decision making methodology.

Good Governance:

This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard for the rule of law.

Ethical and Legal Behaviour:

Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.

Organisational relationships

Reports to:

Director of Works

Supervision of:

Cadet Engineer

Internal Liaisons

CEO, Director of Works, Executive Manager Community Services and Manager Economic Development, Works, other Council Departments and Works employees.

External liaisons

State Government Departments, Customers, Winton Shire Community at large and visitors to Winton as required.

Position objectives

The Manager Special Projects has a high level of autonomy in the delivery of capital works projects or a range of project activities and makes day to day decisions in relation to prioritising activities and maximising the utilisation of assigned resources. Onsite problems, contractual variations, extensions of time and progress certificates are all dealt with in accordance with delegated authorities and may require decision making by the Manager. On specialised technical/professional matters the Manager is required to research all relevant standards and requirements and make expert and informed recommendations upon which higher level decisions can be made.

Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required

Experience and skills required for the position include:

Mandatory

• Projects management qualifications or substantial experience particularly with infrastructure projects.
• Qualifications in or experience in Local Government or civil construction industry.
• Must possess and maintain a current “C” class driver’s license.
• Construction White Card or willingness to obtain same.
• Blue Card

Desirable

• Civil Engineering Degree or significant experience in a similar role.

Additional requirements and working conditions

The following requirements and working conditions will be necessary in this role:

• Travel within the Shire will be required of this position and Council will supply a shared vehicle for work use only.
• Type of accommodation will be discussed at interview stage, housing provided at no cost.

Statement of key responsibilities and duties

The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans. The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Project management responsibility all infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in the planning, evaluation and/or delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• High level leadership and management responsibilities.
• Ensure capital projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop and maintain Capital Works Program including preparation of detailed project plans to track and report on capital project progress.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available and allocated in accordance with the project plan.
• Assist with prompt responses to customer requests/enquiries and project a supportive and positive image of the Council and its staff.
• Ensure all activities comply with statutory and legal requirements specifically in the areas of Work Health and Safety, Risk Management, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Consistently comply with Council policies and procedures.
• Promote and maintain a positive organisational image and good community relations;
• Ensure systems and practices are focused towards the fulfillment of the requirements of external and internal customers;
• Report to the Director of Works in a timely manner issues and activities likely that influence Council’s Capital work program or relations with Council’s customers.
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction practices as they relate to municipal projects such as:
• Produce project planning, costing, budgeting and supervise staff;
• Contract management including specification and tender document preparation; and asset management.

General: Any other duties as directed by the Director of Works and within the capabilities of the person.

Key selection criteria

The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:

Selection Criteria 1

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of capital works projects on-time, within scope, on time and within budget.

Selection Criteria 2

Demonstrated experience in developing project plans, capital works budgets and reporting using well developed computer skills.

Selection Criteria 3

Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and manage priorities in order to complete allocated tasks within agreed timeframes and to the required standards.

Selection Criteria 4

Experience in managing construction contractors and sub-contractors with • well-developed communication and negotiation skills.

Other relevant information

• The selected applicant will be subject to a criminal history check – undertaken and paid for by Council.
• This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months. The applicant’s employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary period and a recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding permanent employment in the position.
• The selected applicant may be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent photograph of the person, at the time of the person’s induction, for the purpose of creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under (s138A) of the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty-one days of termination of employment, unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.

In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.