Manager Civil Services

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Help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow by taking on a brand new position as our Manager of Civil Services! You'll be building and managing a multifunctional workforce consisting of operators, labourers, engineers and other technical professionals working within our Construction, Roads and Drains, Technical Operations and Technical Services teams. 

Reporting to the General Manager of Operations, we're looking for someone to contribute expert knowledge and advice - ensuring the appropriate development, implementation and management of Council's operations strategy. This will include: 

• providing and developing strong leadership and professional direction to the relevant coordinators and team members
• monitoring the operational and financial performance and providing relevant information and advice to Council 
• driving organisational change to ensure efficient delivery of services to both internal and external stakeholders
• working with the general manager to develop and implement departmental annual operating business and resourcing plans, annual operations budget and scope of works for planned and cyclic works portfolios
• providing strategic leadership and direction in the development of frameworks for a whole of life asset focus and undertaking detailed analysis of asset related information to provide advice/reports and recommendations for approval
• ensuring all compliance, safety, environmental and legislative/statutory requirements are being met in the work being delivered 
• remaining up to date with any factors which may impact Council's existing services or create new opportunities for improvement

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About you

Ideally you will have demonstrated leading large multi disciplinary operational workforces with a focus on delivering civil works. You will have advanced interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience building productive relationships at all levels and advanced problem solving skills to successfully identify core issues and develop solutions to implement with a logical and systematic approach.

You'll also have advanced knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of planned and cyclical operational maintenance programs and services, demonstrated experience in managing and growing the capability of a team and demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategy and policy and leading organisational change while balancing competing priorities. 

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.