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The Shire is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Manager Works to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

About the role: Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, as the Manager works you will provide strategic leadership and manage all engineering works functions across the Shire of Exmouth operations, including the delivery of asset management plans, developing construction standards, project and works estimating, scheduling, and delivery for internal and external customers to ensure sustainability of Council’s infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing: this diverse role has its challenges, but opportunities too! Broadly, you will;

· Provide and develop appropriate plans for strategic direction for the delivery of asset management programs and initiatives.

· Carry out financial management and development of budgets for the works functions consistent with the Council’s financial strategy.

· Ensure programs are regularly monitored for economy and efficiency.

· Develop works programs and systems to ensure management of risk and compliance.

· Provide safe, clean, quality, efficient, compliant-to-regulations-and-rules, value-for-money and on-time-and-budget delivery of works and asset services.

· Managing contracts and projects, including the implementation of annual schedules for works.

· Manage the Depot’s maintenance and waste management, including the rubbish tip.

Ideally, the successful applicant will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering (Civil) or relevant demonstrated experience (minimum 3 years in a similar role). You will have demonstrated ability in leading and mentoring team members with the capability of managing major infrastructure projects.

What we offer: This position is classified as Level 11 under the Shire of Exmouth Enterprise Agreement 2017 and comes with the following remuneration and benefits;

· Base salary of $96,508 p/a

· Vehicle provided with limited private use (within the Shire of Exmouth)

· Subsidised Shire housing OR housing allowance of $15,600

· Location allowance of $1,955

· up to 21.5% superannuation (includes a co-contribution by you)

· Regular RDOs and 5-weeks of annual leave

· Eligibility for long service leave after 7 years of service, uniform allowance and personal protection equipment, employee assistance program and other well-being services.

Are you interested but not sure you meet all the requirements of the role? Contact Ziggy Wilk, Chief Operations Officer, on 9949 3091 or 0456 742 067 for a confidential discussion.

How to apply

To access a full job description and application form, please visit the Shire of Exmouth website at www.exmouth.wa.gov.au/council/about-us/employment.aspx. Submissions are to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and suitability for this position. Applications in Word or PDF format are to be received no later than 4.00pm, Friday, 13 June 2025 to [email protected].

Ben Lewis
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Shire of Exmouth is an equal opportunity employer.