Purpose of position

To deliver parks capital projects, including undertaking investigations, planning, design, specification, stakeholder engagement, contract and project management to deliver sustainable open space, recreation and landscape infrastructure outcomes which meet the desired community outcomes as outlined in the Community Strategic Plan.

You will be community focused and work collaboratively with the Manager Capital Works, Coordinator Parks Projects and other staff to ensure the success of the service unit.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification OR equivalent industry experience in capital works delivery.
• Demonstrated procurement and budgetary experience.
• Demonstrated practical experience in the investigation, evaluation, design and specification of capital works infrastructure to relevant industry standards, codes and legislation
• Well developed procurement and project management skills
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration and contractor supervision
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Computer skills, including demonstrated experience with word processing, spreadsheets, project management software and CAD.
• Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times
• NSW Class C Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in Local Government.
• Practical experience in open space, recreation and landscape capital works infrastructure

Position Description

Manage workload and contractors in the efficient and effective delivery of the following functions and services for Council in accordance with management plans and budgets:

Parks Project Delivery
- Investigations, project scoping and accurate cost estimates
- Landscape architecture and design
- Design of parks capital works (in-house or contractor)
- Preparation and submission of project approvals, DAs and/ or environmental assessments (as necessary)
- Tender preparation, documentation, specification and procurement for capital works upgrades, in consultation with Procurement and Fleet staff
- Project and contract management of parks capital works o Supervision of contractors (or in-house staff) undertaking parks capital works projects
- Community engagement and consultation (including internal stakeholders) for capital works projects
- Assistance with community garden capital works projects (if needed)

Financial Management

• Manage and review the budget to ensure achievement of budget targets and accurate and timely reporting of budget performance
• Undertake the procurement of goods and services in accordance with Legislation and Council policies
• Identify sources and prepare appropriate grant submissions and applications, and administer grant funded projects within grant guidelines.

Service Management

• Ensure that the Manager is informed of any issue which may affect staff, the community and/ or service delivery

If you are available immediately and have the experience , educations and skill set to preform the duties listed - Please submit work formatted resume via the apply button.

For a confidential conversation call Michael Knight on 0432 795163

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