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September 5, 2024

City of Palmerston

Palmerston


Civil Operations Leader

  • Work for the fastest-growing and second largest city in the NT
  • Ongoing Opportunity - Level 8 ($109,765.12 - $115,110.17 + Super)
  • Six weeks annual leave pro-rata! Plus wide range of employee benefits!
City of Palmerston presents an exciting opportunity for people seeking a dynamic, progressive and fast-paced organisation, where collaboration and personal development are core components. We provide a genuine commitment to making a tangible impact on the community through a role offering both purpose and stability.
What we can offer you
Invest in your own professional and personal growth and be a real contributor to the experience of the Palmerston community. Other benefits of working with the City of Palmerston include:
  • Attractive salary
  • Relocation allowance
  • Generous leave entitlements including 6 weeks annual leave
  • 15 days personal leave
  • Additional superannuation contributions matched to 2%
  • Generous training and professional development opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership with SWELL and weekly fruit baskets



About the Opportunity
The City of Palmerston is a young, vibrant regional hub with a fast-growing future. Many young families call the city home, along with defence personnel and a range of local businesses. This is an amazing place to grow your career.
To ensure Council's civil and building infrastructure is maintained throughout the municipality to safe and functional service levels.
Activities are carried out through a community focused approach to project management. This position also ensures contract management supports the outcomes and is involved in capital works programming and delivery.
The Civil Operations Team Leader will develop and lead as strong, cohesive and effective team that fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Key focuses of the role include accountabilities, skills, agility, capabilities and providing an exceptional customer's experience.
The role will promote and exemplify Council's vision to meet community expectations, deliver organisational key performance indicators and maintain accountabilities in line with the Community Plan and customer ethos of "people are at the centre of all we do and deliver."
The Civil Operations Team Leader is responsible for the coordination of a range of programs and services that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston Community Plan including:
  • Civil infrastructure and building maintenance and operations
  • Tender and contract management
  • Project and budget management
  • Program development and implementation
  • Provide leadership and direction to staff on the Community Plan, helping staff make connections between their roles, customer experiences and the Palmerston community
  • Foster collaborative relationships while promoting an effective customer-centric focus and behaviours

About You

We are looking for a team leader with high level energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and determination to lead an enthusiastic and newly created team.

  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or significant relevant work experience in civil and/or building facility maintenance
  • Ability to lead, supervise and develop a team
  • High level demonstrated experience in contractor management and contract administration
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, with the ability to efficiently analyse date and undertake research to make decisions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in interpretation and application of Australian Standards and guidelines relating to civil works.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide cross section of people and stakeholders and maintain professional working relationships.
  • Formal qualifications in work site traffic management (desirable) and ability to obtain a White Card.
  • Experience in the function of local government and its governance requirements (desirable).
The successful applicant will be required to prove their eligibility to work in Australia, possession of a Current C Class NT Driver's Licence, be willing to undergo a criminal history check and provide documentation regarding their qualifications/ licences prior to City of Palmerston's employment offer being confirmed.
At City of Palmerston we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.


Applications Close: Friday 27 September 2024


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