Strategic Urban & Infrastructure Leader

Walcha Council; Walcha Council; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + 12% superannution

Company vehicle

Phone and tablet

Relocation assistance + accommodation

RDO every third week

Job summary

Walcha Council is seeking an experienced infrastructure leader to take Walcha's water, waste and urban services from reactive to strategic. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Development, you will lead three coordinators and shape asset management and forward planning.

You will develop long-term plans, prepare business cases and statutory reports, manage budgets and contracts, and represent Council on infrastructure matters with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
• Experience managing water, wastewater and/or waste services.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation relating to waste and water supply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor three coordinators across water, waste and urban services
• Develop long-term asset management and refurbishment plans
• Prepare statutory reports, business cases and correspondence for Council
• Manage budgets, contracts and tenders for maintenance and capital works
• Represent Council on infrastructure matters with the Director, GM and Councillors

Skills

Water/wastewater management

Asset management

Leadership

Project management

Environmental legislation knowledge

Education

Bachelor or higher in civil/environmental engineering or environmental science

Job description

Walcha Council is seeking an experienced infrastructure leader to take Walcha's water, waste and urban services from reactive to strategic. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Development, you will lead three coordinators and shape asset management and forward planning.

You will develop long-term plans, prepare business cases and statutory reports, manage budgets and contracts, and represent Council on infrastructure matters with senior leadership.