Planning Team Manager

1 month ago


Bundaberg Central, Australia Bundaberg Regional Council Full time

$135,454 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Water Services Branch, Infrastructure ServicesBundaberg Region 

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?  

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Planning Team Manager to lead our strategic infrastructure planning program for water and wastewater infrastructure.

As the Planning Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing infrastructure strategies, master and detailed infrastructure planning, and providing expert engineering advice on water and wastewater projects. This position requires a dynamic leader who can foster innovative approaches to water planning while maintaining a customer-focused methodology.

About You

  • Formal tertiary degree qualifications in Engineering fields.
  • Experience in development and implementation of infrastructure strategies, planning, and design.
  • Proven experience in preparing engineering scopes, detailed project proposals, and business cases for infrastructure projects.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead a team effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in report writing for various audiences, including Council.

Desired

  • Working knowledge of WSAA (Water and Sewer Codes), Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008, and other relevant regulations, standards, and codes.
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) certification.

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about leading strategic planning initiatives in the water and wastewater sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What we offer

  • An attractive remuneration package with an additional motor vehicle allowance
  • Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
  • Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
  • An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

The Selection Process

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.  We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our  Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter (CV max two pages).

Closing Date: Monday, 3, June, 2024 11.30 pm AEST

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Monday, 3, June, 2024 whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position.  We look forward to receiving your application.

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