Operational Projects and Contracts Manager

Internal applicants only

Primary Work Location: Nexus

• Newly created role to make your own 
• Support Central Coast's Water and Sewer business
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight with flexible/hybrid working arrangements available 
• Permanent full time
• Commencing salary range between $1,847 to $2,216 per week ($96.3k to $115.5k per annum) + superannuation
  
• Leaseback Vehicle

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

In this newly created role, you will lead a team of project delivery and contract professionals with responsibility for the establishment and management of operational projects and contracts.

You will be a strong communicator, building effective relationships with key stakeholders to provide expert advice and guidance to support operational and maintenance teams in delivering cost effective services to our customers. 

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key activities of this role include: 

• lead, motivate and support a team of project delivery and contracts staff, creating an environment that promotes high performance, collaboration, staff development, and succession planning
• support operations and maintenance teams in delivering value for money services to our customers while meeting regulatory requirements
• collaborate with internal stakeholders to compile contracts around their requirements
• collaborate with Council’s procurement team responsible for tendering and contract award
• develop and implement policies and procedures associated with improved contract management and administration to ensure services provided meet Council’s corporate objectives
• proactively lead and manage operational projects, ongoing operational contracts, goods and services and service provider procurement processes, engagements and ongoing performance and disputes resolution

Essential Criteria:

• Degree qualification in Business Management, Engineering or other relevant discipline, combined with ongoing professional development
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence
• Extensive Contract Management experience with Project management expertise
• Demonstrated experience within the government or utilities sector or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of capital works and operational project procurement
• Demonstrated experience working at a Technical Expert and /or supervisory/management level
• Demonstrated knowledge of local government legislation and regulation governing water and sewerage services highly regarded
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial water industry operational practices and regulatory requirements highly regarded

A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council’s Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, either an alternate pre-used vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $200 per week ($10,450 per annum) is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles. 

Enquiries:  Tristram Boustead Section Manager Systems Operations on 0459 034 867.

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at midnight on Sunday 7 April 2024.

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HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your interest in the position.

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. 

Don't have access to a computer or electronic device? Applications can be lodged at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.

Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system.

You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finally submit your application.  

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** If you wish to apply for this internal position from home or an external computer you can open this application by using the following link: http://cccinternal.applynow.net.au/.

 To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

Step 1:  Answer the on-line questions shown below

Step 2:  Attach your resume 

Step 3:  Attach your qualifications and licences

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. Please be advised, in order to ensure you receive all email communications from Central Coast Council, please whitelist 'recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au' in your preferred email client.  For further instructions please click here. 

PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false.  You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate.  This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and association with professional bodies.

I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.