Manager Operations - Newman

MANAGER OPERATIONS – NEWMAN

Location:

Newman, Western Australia

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Job

Annualised Salary:
Up to $171,434

• Subsidised Housing
• Relocation Expenses up to $10k intrastate or $15k interstate
• Use of Shire Vehicle
• Eligibility for Long Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% Discount on Shire facilities & Service

The progressive Shire of East Pilbara, the largest local Government Authority in Western Australia, servicing the town sites of Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and local communities, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and/or substantial related experience in a management role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading operational teams and delivering civil infrastructure projects, including parks, drainage, and community facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of civil works including road and drainage construction/maintenance, project management, contract management and asset management principles and processes.
• A proven ability to provide effective leadership with a focus on performance, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with the organisation's strategic directions.
• Ability to travel to remote locations and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed interpersonal skills including stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, problem solving and customer service. You will have demonstrated ability to prepare financial budgets, plan, cost, manage and allocate resources, to achieve operational and directorate outcomes on time and within budget. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in report writing, correspondence, and use of software systems.

Leadership with Heart – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

For enquiries relating to the application or recruitment process, please contact:
People and Culture Team on  or recruitment.gov.au.

For role-specific enquiries, please contact Sylvana Caranna – Manager People and Culture on .

Applicants are requested to submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in no more than 3 pages. If you are unable to apply via our website, please submit your application by emailing recruitment.gov.au.

Applications close at 4:00 pm on the specified closing date; however the Shire reserves the right to appoint the right applicant to this position prior to this time. Canvassing of Councillors or Selection Panel Members will disqualify.