Located in the rolling hills of the Central Tablelands with proximity to the Blue Mountains and Sydney, Oberon offers a country lifestyle whilst being a footstep away from the next scenic adventure.

An exciting opportunity has become available at Oberon Council for a highly motivated and proactive Works Manager.

The Works Manager leads, manages and oversees the development and delivery of programs in relation to Oberon Council’s infrastructure services including transportation (roads, bridges, pathways, public parking), stormwater, fleet and depot, gravel pits, as well as open spaces and recreation facilities (incl. sporting fields, playgrounds and public toilets).

You will be adept in leadership and technical expertise, build teams that are resilient and strong and be results driven. This role has 5 direct reports and 30-35 in-direct reports and is also responsible for managing contractors and any other workers on relevant Council controlled sites.

The Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and extensive relevant work experience, including in Local Government

Able to lead, manage and develop a large group of specialist staff

Commitment to public safety, Work Health and Safety and due consideration of risk when making decisions

Able to prioritise multiple tasks and projects, including appropriate levels of delegation to and supervision of staff, while demonstrating proactive approaches and resourceful problem-solving capabilities

Highly developed knowledge of maintenance and construction principles, practices and industry standards relating to municipal works

Experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration

High level computer literacy in the use of the MS suite of applications

Able to attend out-of-hours events as required, such as Council or Committee meetings

Current class C driver licence

Construction Induction White Card.

The Desirable Requirements

Experience in preparing and adhering to budgets

Experience in Project Management

Knowledge of relevant Legislation/Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice/Best Practice Management and Standards as well as understanding of their relevance in relation to the role

Able to participate in out-of-hours on-call roster

The Capabilities for the Role

Are set out in the attachment and based on the Local Government NSW Capability Framework. The LGNSW Capability Framework describes the core knowledge, skills and abilities expressed as behaviours, which set out clear expectations about performance in local government.

Camera Surveillance and GPS Tracking

Camera surveillance has been installed in and on Council owned buildings and in some public spaces within the Council area. GPS tracking has been, or may be, installed in Council owned plant. Camera surveillance and GPS tracking is continuous and ongoing.

WHATS ON OFFER

Salary up to $135,000 per year

11.5% Super

Civil Liability Allowance

35 hrs/week

Monday to Friday – 9-day fortnight with a rostered day off on an agreed day

Working Hours are 8:15am to 4:33pm with a 30-minute unpaid meal break

Private Leaseback of a Council owned vehicle

Mobile phone with private use provisions or mobile phone allowance for use of personal phone for business purposes

Laptop

Corporate Clothing allowance as per Council policy.

If this exciting role sounds like you and you would like to discuss further: Council’s contact officer for this position is Dr Cornelia Wiebels, Director Technical Services on 02 6329 8127 or email [email protected]

Council is committed to merit-based selection and applications that do not fully address the key selection criteria may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process. Please see the Position Description for all key accountabilities of the role.

Applications close on Sunday 1st June 2025@ 11:30pm. All applications must be submitted via email to Human Resources, [email protected] and include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.