Job Description

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity
• $97,099.24-$104,941.87 plus Superannuation
• Join the Infrastructure & Assets team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The officer is responsible for the co-ordination and supervision of contractors engaged in works associated with the Technical Services Unit within the Assets Department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure programs are consistent with approved contracts and/or quotations
• Maintain compliance with Road Management Plan commitments
• Identify and implement improvements to work practices consistent with industry standards
• Develop programs and strategies for contractors to effectively deliver services.
• Liaise with Asset Management and other teams to identify priorities for annual Capital Works programs for roads footpaths and drainage
• Promote open communication, problem solving and innovation with contractors.
• Initiate productivity improvements by sharing knowledge and seeking contractor input to resolve issues as they arise.
• Ensure contractors adhere to legislative requirements with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and Training and development.
• Ensure all reporting procedures and reports defined under the specification are supplied and maintained
• Maintain Road Management Compliance.
• Action all correspondence (internal and external).
• Ensure purchasing of materials and services is undertaken in accordance with Council purchasing policies.
• Undertaking Administration and Customer Service associated with contracted services.
• Prepare draft budgets for consideration by Coordinator and Manager Assets
• Prepare annual draft estimates and monthly financial reports (including monthly updates).

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of road, drainage, road and maintenance principles.
• Understanding of the legal and political context of local government.
• Understanding of engineering related systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in understanding and implementing specifications and contract documents.
• Sound knowledge of the budgeting process.
• Good understanding of the Road Management Act 2004 and Councils Road Management Plan.
• An ability to manage contracts and contractors to achieve objectives in the most efficient way within the time and resources available, including:
• The ability to manage time, setting priorities planning and organising one’s own work and where appropriate that of other employees.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Contract Management with substantial experience OR substantial relevant experience in a works environment requiring technical skills and/or contract management skills with a lesser qualification is required.
• Current Drivers’ Licence.
• Substantial relevant experience in Contract Management related to Roads and Drainage construction/maintenance with lesser formal qualifications.
• Substantial experience in supervising maintenance contractors
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Safe Work Practices and relevant Legislation related to WHS.
• Current driver’s licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

Additional Information

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