18 Oct
Wollongong City Council
Wollongong
Asset Maintenance Manager – Civil At Wollongong City Council we have a steadfast commitment to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong. We are in an exciting period of transformation and focused on delivering exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Our strength is the diversity of our people. Together our responsibility is to create an inclusive place where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity. Our conversations and actions celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about us here. About the role We are investing in our largest ever maintenance,
operation and construction program and are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Manager!
Reporting to the Manager City Works, you will be responsible for the innovative and effective leadership of the Civil Maintenance portfolio. The role provides a unique opportunity to combine your leadership skills, maintenance knowledge and civil engineering experience to lead a large and diverse civil maintenance team, supporting our infrastructure and planning teams to deliver excellent customer service. The role requires a strong leader who thrives in a fast paced environment. You will be an articulate communicator with influencing and negotiation skills that enable engagement across all levels of the business, our community and key stakeholders.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through your ability to lead strategically, drive cultural change and achieve high quality outcomes and results supporting our community strategic plan. This is a permanent full-time position. Salary from:
$135,978 up to $160,175 per annum plus superannuation and an option of a motor vehicle equalisation allowance ($10,779.60 pa) OR a lease for private use of a motor vehicle. A 3.5% Civil Liability allowance may also apply. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications).
About you We're looking for an energetic leader with extensive experience in civil asset maintenance and management. With a strong background in leadership, you thrive in managing teams, projects, and operations to achieve exceptional results. Your deep understanding of WHS, environmental management, and relevant legislation allows you to ensure safe and compliant work environments. You possess a proven track record in project management, financial oversight, and contract management,
coupled with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with operational goals.
Your expertise in civil infrastructure, risk management, and the maintenance of public assets enables you to drive efficient service delivery while ensuring long-term asset sustainability. Your qualifications in civil engineering or a related discipline, combined with your practical experience, equip you to lead in both strategic and hands-on capacities.
As a natural problem solver, you excel in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance performance across all areas of asset maintenance. You're passionate about fostering a positive team culture, mentoring staff,
and collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver high-quality services that benefit the community.
Benefits of working at Council: We are value-led, support and encourage personal and professional growth, recognise and reward performance and embrace change. We provide generous leave provisions including 5 weeks annual leave per year of service. Long Service Leave after 5 years. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for all, (everyone, every day and everywhere) and make available wellbeing programs to support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our staff to be at their best. Access to Fitness Passport. Interested? For more information, click on Apply to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's E-recruitment site.
Questions? Get in touch with Todd Hopwood,
Manager Customer and Business Integrity on +61 2 42277684. All enquiries are confidential.
For assistance in submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, 3 November 2024. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability or gender identity. People with disability are encouraged to reach out so they can be supported in recruitment processes, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo an employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
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▶️ Asset Maintenance Manager – Civil
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