Lead Engineer Asset Management

Do you want to contribute to the provision of water and sewerage services to the community? Do you love to lead a team from a strategic and framework lens? We are currently seeking a new Lead Engineer Asset Management to lead a diverse team of professionals and if you have these skills then this is your chance to rewrite the future with us!

• Implement strategic asset management practices to maximise community benefit
• Permanent full-time position
• Leaseback Vehicle/ Vehicle Allowance 

About the role

The role of Lead Engineer Asset Management leads a diverse team of professionals and collaborates with other key staff to manage the balance of cost, performance and risk across Council's Water and Sewerage asset portfolio. This role is essential in the delivery of functions and responsibilities of the 'asset owner' for the Water and Sewer Directorate and seeks to ensure Council maximises the value of its over $3B worth of Water and Sewerage assets for the community. 

Reporting to the Section Manager Assets and Planning, this role will see you be responsible for the full range of water and sewer asset management functions, including the detailed preparation of strategic asset management plans, guide asset monitoring and reporting functions and initiative and assist in the delivery of major projects and renewal programs. The role also contributes to alignment with the NSW Government's Strategic Planning Assurance Framework for Local Water Utilities and other key regulatory bodies. 

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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a Degree qualification in Engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development. Additional asset management focused accreditations are also desirable
• extensive experience in the planning and management of water supply and sewerage treatment and distribution infrastructure, with a high level of current knowledge in engineering matters related to the design, construction and operation of water supply and sewerage schemes. 
• an understanding of engineering principles in relation to asset management and strategic planning of water and sewerage infrastructure
• demonstrated leadership behaviours, including active communication with the team in regard to performance, business strategy, diversity, coaching and mentoring and change management
• the ability to build strong, credible relationships and influence, persuade or negotiate outcomes that are of benefit or add value, to all of the organisation. 

Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.

Other important information

• This position has a salary range of $111.1k to $133.6k + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance (in accordance with the Award) + 12% Superannuation. A market loading payment may apply for the right candidate based on skills and experience. 
• We have a permanent full-time role available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building.

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 $207.31 per week is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles. 

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
• Novated leasing partnerships. 

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.

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. 

How to apply

To lodge your application, please follow these steps:

1. Answer the on-line questions shown below.
2. Attach your resume 
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.

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. 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.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here. 

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 finalise your application.  

If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application 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.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.