October 22, 2024

City of Adelaide

Adelaide

FULL TIME

Manager, Technical Services (Design & Engineering)

Manager, Technical Services (Design & Engineering) - (2401087)

A team that aims high | Lead a team of 2 direct and 20+ indirect reports
Remuneration package between $185,000 - $190,000p.a.
Full Time, 5-Year Contract Opportunity.

About the Opportunity
Based in Adelaide, reporting to the Associate Director, Infrastructure you will provide strategic leadership and performance reporting for the Technical Services function which comprises of our Technical Design and Engineering teams. You will be responsible for managing and leading all aspects of technical engineering, design, architecture, landscape architecture, surveying, traffic management and development engineering services.

You will a have leadership style which is naturally empowering, supportive, collaborative, encouraging and drives culture, which will enable you to meet the requirements of the capital and renewal works program to Councils budget and delivery timelines as well as all aspects of technical design standards and quality requirements.

Some of the exciting projects we have underway are:

Main Street Revitalisation Projects: Hindley St, Gouger St, O’Connell St, Hutt St & Melbourne Street
Greening City Streets
City Bikeways Projects

About Us
Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide impacts the community, please watch this video here.

The Infrastructure Program provides effective whole of life planning and management of our diverse community infrastructure assets and seeks partnerships with government bodies to deliver on Council's strategic plans, stimulating the local economy and supporting existing community needs and future growth.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

Significant experience in leading cultural change, and providing motivational leadership within a multi-disciplinary technical environment, which continually enhances and builds the team’s capability and performance.
An appropriate mix of specialist knowledge and experience across Technical Design, including Landscape Architecture and Engineering to ensure that the programs and services for which the team is responsible are planned, designed, implemented to required quality standards, and in accordance with time and cost expectations.
Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and employees, agencies and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders through the provision of timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within area of responsibility.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Sofia Sy, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on (08) 8203 7225 or s.sy@cityofadelaide.com.au

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter via the apply online button below expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Mark Goudge, Associate Director, Infrastructure.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm, 3 November 2024.

Please be advised this is a full time, 5-year fixed term opportunity with a total remuneration package between $185,000 - $190,000 per annum.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may also participate in assessments to help us find the best fit for the role and our team.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au.

Position Description: Click here

Primary Location: Adelaide - CBD

Job: Manager

Program: INFRASTRUCTURE

Employment Status: Contractual

Hours of Work: Full-time

Job Posting: 21/10/2024, 9:40:55 PM

Unposting Date: 03/11/2024, 7:29:00 AM