Manager Engineering Services
Be part of the dynamic team at one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia and experience a great lifestyle in the Harvey Region.
The Shire of Harvey is one of the fastest growing local government areas in Western Australia. We are a community of contrasts encompassing a busy urbanised centre, prime industrial and agricultural land, rural and coastal townships, natural open spaces and a myriad of waterways bordered by dense hinterland forests.
By 2035 we’ll be the second biggest Shire in the Southwest! With our population set to boom, we are growing our team. Feel like a change of scene? This role could be for you.
Do you have?
- Demonstrated experience in the design and supervision of construction and maintenance for local government or within a comparable public or private sector organisation
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and drive performance
- A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to promoting a strong health and safety culture
We seek an energetic individual, suitably qualified and experienced to lead our Engineering Services business unit, including overseeing the Shire’s engineering construction and maintenance program, administering the major plant replacement program and light vehicle fleet replacement program and prepare grant submissions for road projects.
View Position Description.
Benefits and Conditions
Up to a five-year contract with an attractive salary of up to $140,000 with an annual review will be negotiated, dependent on experience and qualifications and benefits such as:
- Superannuation of 11.5 per cent from date of commencement, with an opportunity for the Shire to match an employee’s voluntary contribution of five or six per cent to their nominated plan.
- Private use of a Shire vehicle in accordance with Shire Policy.
- A mobile phone for business use in accordance with Shire Policy.
- Professional memberships up to the value of $500 per annum.
- Professional development up to the value of $1,500 per annum.
- Full-time position, located at the Harvey Administration Building.
- Four weeks paid annual leave.
- One rostered day off is available after every 19 working days.
- Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
A medical examination and a current policy clearance will be required prior to appointment, costs to be reimbursed by the Shire.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please submit an online application using the Apply Now link below. As part of your online application form you will be prompted to complete relevant personal information and respond to application questions.
Applicants must address the Selection Criteria contained in the Position Description as a separate document. These criteria are used to determine which applicant is best able to perform the duties of the position.
Supporting documents should be saved in PDF or Word (.doc) format (applications in other formats that cannot be opened will not be assessed)
Specific queries related to the position should be referred to the Director Infrastructure Services, Rick Lotznicker on (08) 9729 0300.
Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.