Manager Engineering Services and Operations

6 months ago

Wantirna South, Australia Knox City Council Full time

**Job no**: 495186

**Work type**: Contractor, Temporary Full-time

**Location**: Knox Civic Centre

**Categories**: Management

**Your new role**:
Are you ready to lead and make a meaningful impact in the realm of civil infrastructure and service excellence? Knox Council is searching for an exceptional leader to take the helm as the Manager of Engineering Services & Operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our community and work with a passionate team dedicated to achieving our shared goals. If you are a visionary leader, a strategic thinker, and an innovator, we want you to be a part of our journey

As the Manager of Engineering Services & Operations, you will have the pivotal responsibility of leading and managing our Engineering Services Department and its service areas. You will be the driving force behind the design, construction, improvement, and management of civil infrastructure and fleet, offering strategic and technical advice to Council and the community.

**What you will need to thrive**:
The key selection criteria for this role are:

- The ability to lead and act as a role model to create an environment and culture where teams are live Knox Council’s shared values and behaviours.
- Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to effectively communicate/ negotiate with staff, colleagues, government agencies, contractors, consultants, political and community leaders.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical attributes with the proven ability to identify and drive strategic direction, formulate programs and service plans to address organisational objectives that inspires a clear sense of purpose and direction.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and with influence, including the ability to understand and adapt to the audience to gain support and commitment by others.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce high quality reports and discussion papers, make formal presentations and to represent Council in professional and community forums.
- A record of achievement and innovation in people leadership and management in a diverse, complex and political environment.
- A strong professional leader demonstrating positive work behaviours with a genuine commitment to embedding the organisation’s values within the work area team including a high level of emotional intelligence, critical self-awareness and sound judgement.
- Excellent time and project management skills, with the proven ability to drive, guide and implement significant projects, together with demonstrated skills in financial management, business operations and development
- Strong lateral thinker with excellent problem solving abilities and a demonstrated capacity to think conceptually, consider multiple perspectives and distil complex information to create viable options that meet current and future organisational needs.
- Strong commitment to excellence, with a practical and results focused approach and a proven ability to steer, manage and implement change.
- A high level of political and financial/commercial acumen.

This Senior Executive Officer role is a 5 year fixed term contract, Total Remuneration Package will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications.

**How to apply**:
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

To view a copy of the please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

**Why Us**:
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

- accrued days off for full time employees;
- growth and learning opportunities;
- career development;
- reward and recognition programs; and,
- a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

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