Manager Engineering and Assets

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA and all age groups to apply.

The Organisation

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and challenging career opportunity to join a dynamic local government where you can make a difference through the delivery of critical projects and services that contribute to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley's strategic objective of Connecting our cultures, striving for prosperity, celebrating the spirit of country and community.

Working closely with the infrastructure operations team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of asset allocation decisions. Additionally you will support the generation of reports for internal and external purposes, and provide insights to support informed decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and implementing the Shire's: Rolling 10-year Capital Works Program, 10-year Asset Management Plan, Asset Management Policy, relevant Asset Management Strategies, Systems and Processes;
• Providing technical support to the Department as and when required;
• Coordinating input from both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that new assets being created satisfy the asset, operational, maintenance and safety needs of the Shire;
• Ensuring Council's Asset Management systems, databases and programs (including condition assessments) meet the needs of Council;
• Ensuring asset information is updated after renewal, replacement and maintenance of assets;
• Accurately reporting on asset condition and financial forecasts to Executive Management and Council as required for Capital Works planning and preventative asset maintenance;
• Working to create a great team environment using effective team communication and relationship building skills;
• Providing leadership in relation to service delivery, innovation and planning to meet organisational goals, improve organisational performance and promote a professional, high-functioning and collaborative culture.

A copy of the full position description applicable to this vacancy can also be found on the Shire's website. For those seeking a copy of the full 'Candidate Information Package', which includes information relating to remuneration and how this position fits in with achieving the Shire's broader vision and purpose, please don't hesitate to get in touch

APPLY NOW

If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of this page or contact Paul Webb, the Shire's Director Infrastructure and Strategic Projects, for a confidential discussion on *** or ********* if there's more that you'd like to know.

*Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance prior to interview stage of the recruitment process.