Water and Sewer Construction Manager

Internal applicants only

Primary Work Location: Erina Depot

• Use your strong project management skills to deliver Water and Sewer infrastructure projects
• 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) + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance + Superannuation
  
• Leaseback Vehicle or Allowance

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 contributing to the overarching vision and purpose, the role of Water and Sewer Construction Manager is responsible for leading the construction teams to deliver infrastructure projects to comply with standards and organisational objectives.

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

Key activities of this role include: 

• Coordinate construction team, manage allocation of resources
• Liaise with Project Managers and Stakeholders to ensure that systems are handed over in accordance with all procedures and plans
• Direct responsibility for management and delivery of a wide range of projects including capital works and operational projects
• Provide contract management including the full range of contracting functions such as preparation, tendering, tender evaluation, management of contractors and consultants, project handover, overseeing implementation and defects liability management
• Develop project plans for the delivery of each project including defining projects, developing work breakdown structures cost estimates, progress reporting and overseeing implementation

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field or demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role
• Class C Driver Licence
• Demonstrated, relevant experience in a construction focused role
• Previous experience in the successful delivery of a range of infrastructure and/or service projects
• Previous experience and skills in motivating, leading and supporting employees and coordinating the activities of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve outcomes
• Local Government working experience with a knowledge of the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation
• Project/Construction Management experience in projects of significant complexity with a political environment with differing stakeholders
• Previous exposure to multi-disciplinary projects

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. 

Successful candidates may/will be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity. 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical.

Enquiries:  Brendan Probert Lead Delivery Manager on 0434 309 053

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 Tuesday 16 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.

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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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 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.

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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.