Manager Maintenance Operations (Ref: 1233) – Fixed Term

About the position:

The Manager of Maintenance Operations oversees the effective and efficient leadership and management of the City's Maintenance Operations function. This includes responsibilities of planning and scheduling maintenance, renewal and minor upgrades to a broad range of the City’s Transport and Open space assets.

Furthermore, the maintenance operations function oversees the management and maintenance of City infrastructure including sealed and unsealed roads, drainage, public open space, playgrounds, trees, lighting and coastal assets. This position ensures that all programs are delivered within agreed budgets and comply with relevant state and federal regulations, City policies, procedures, and Australian standards.

Key accountabilities:

Effectively lead and manage the Operations Centre at the Geraldton and Mullewa Depots to ensure the efficient delivery of all approved annual programs and services within City policy and legislative constraints.

Deliver excellence in customer service through high quality and efficient management of community maintenance requests.

Develop, implement and maintain high quality infrastructure asset management plans and proactive maintenance systems for road, park, stormwater drainage, playground and lighting asset classes.

Ensure compliance with City and Local Government procurement requirements through the development, implementation and maintenance of annual supply tenders, use of e-Quotes and approved purchasing procedure.

Work closely with the City’s corporate officers to advance safety in the workplace through implementation of the City’s WHS and Risk Management Systems.

For further information and to view the position description, visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role or to discuss the position qualification and experience requirements in more detail, please call Chris Lee, Director Infrastructure Services on 08 9956 6714.

Position requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related field, along with relevant experience. Alternatively, candidates with a lower-level qualification and substantial experience in managing a diverse range of assets will also be considered. Furthermore, extensive experience and knowledge in managing a multidisciplinary workforce and comprehensive knowledge of statutory requirements, laws, frameworks and Australian Standards relevant to infrastructure projects are highly regarded.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

This role is offered as a five (5) year fixed term contract. A salary package of up to $215,700 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

27 Annual Leave days

Health & Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Centrally located

Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Friday 6 June 2025

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER