Mid-Western Regional Council

Manager of Infrastructure Planning

Manager Infrastructure Planning

The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why the region has become a popular location for tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Manager Infrastructure Planning to lead and manage Council’s forward planning of infrastructure through the development of sound asset management planning, design and development of pre-construction activities and specify the construction standards for assets delivered by Council and Developers. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total remuneration package that includes health and wellness discounts, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities and other benefits.

Your New Role:

• To lead and manage asset management, design, traffic management, road safety, emergency
  services and development engineering services across the Council which are consistent with the
  Community Strategic Plan, Workplace Environment Statement and legislative requirements
• To lead and manage accurate and timely engineering advice to support the development control
  function, to ensure that development assessment, subdivision and linen release processes meet
  statutory requirements and targets set by Council
• To review and update Council’s Asset Management Plans
• Facilitate the development of forward works Capital Programs for Council’s Transport Assets based
  on the Asset Management Plans
• Lead, Plan and Organise design and other pre-construction activities required for the timely delivery
  of the forward works Capital Program
• Facilitate the development of contract documentation and supervise contract works (in the role of
  Principal’s Representative)
• Lead the investigation and recommendation of Council’s Traffic and Road Safety issues, including
  servicing the Local Traffic Advisory Committee
• To participate in the development of appropriate strategies, policies and standards that are linked to
  Council’s Strategic Plan
• To monitor and make recommendations regarding the ongoing effectiveness of Council’s policies
  and standards associated areas of responsibility
• To resolve issues with a range of stakeholders providing customer focused and timely service
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the
  Workplace Environment Statement.

The Benefits:

• Secure ongoing employment | Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to a generous training budget where you can grow your skills
• Fitness Passport | Generous Leave Provisions | Service Recognition Awards | EAP | Discounted Private Health Insurance
• A competitive Total Renumeration Package, working 35 hours per week over 19 days with an RDO every 4 weeks
• Long Service Leave after 5 years

About You:

• You hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised by the institute of Engineers Australia
• You hold a Class C Drivers Licence
• You have extensive experience in engineering related role and knowledge of key legislation as it relates to this role
• You have highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to lead and motivate others
• You have advanced skills in public relations, liaison and negotiation including the ability to identify, engage and motivate key stakeholders
• You have creative and analytical problem solving skills, including the ability to research and analyse complex issues, showing initiative and good judgement
• You have knowledge of development assessment processes, asset management and engineering design functions
• You have proven ability to Project Manage; including budgeting and contract administration
• You have knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for
any positions at Council.

Further information can be obtained from:

Julian Geddes, Director Operations (02) 6378 2850

Kim Stanton or Ivan di Fede, HR Officers (02) 6378 2943