Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5 December 2022
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Operations Centre, 10 Raymond Road, Walliston
Salary: $200,000 - $220,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus superannuation.
The City is seeking a dynamic, innovative, qualified and experienced strategic leader who will ensure that the resources in Asset Services Directorate are managed in an effective, efficient, and progressive way. This is a unique opportunity for someone wanting to take their career to the next level.
This position reports directly to the CEO and forms part of the Kalamunda Leadership Team.
This role will ensure that through contemporary management and the maximisation of available resources that the Asset Services Directorate are administered strategically, effectively, and efficiently.
The portfolio is fascinating and diversified that includes planning and delivering capital works for large civil and construction projects, asset maintenance, parks and environmental management, waste and fleet management.
Some of the key result areas of this position:
- Council (Elected Member) and Executive (CEO and Directors) Support
- Strategic / Operational Planning
- Customer Management
- Leadership and Development
- Business Process Management
We are looking for a tactical thinker with a background in delivering services to the community, preferably in a Local Government setting. You have the capability to shape and manage strategies, build productive relationships, demonstrate personal integrity and self-awareness, communicate and influence effectively and achieve results.
Essential knowledge/skills criteria
- Extensive knowledge of Local Government functions and processes.
- Understanding of legislative requirements that guide the City.
- Knowledge in community engagement and consultation processes.
- Knowledge of contemporary leadership practices and teamwork.
- Skills in strategic thinking and planning.
- High level skills in advanced report writing and policy development.
- High level financial, contract and risk management skills and business acumen.
- Knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
- Experience in managing a multidisciplinary portfolio focussed on delivering asset services.
- Understanding of asset management principles and practices.
- Significant exposure to civil assets and parks & natural Areas typically managed by Local Governments.
- Experience in overseeing the development of capital works programs.
- Knowledge of project management techniques.
- Knowledge of waste management practices and principles.
Desirable Knowledge/Skills Criteria
- Understanding of political environments and how to adapt within such environments.
- Ability to be creative, innovative, and agile.
- Skills in building a culture that a positive and caring.
- Ability to mentor staff at all levels in organisation.
Hours of Work
This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight with a requirement to work outside of normal business hours to meet the obligations of attending Council and other after-hours events.
Benefits include:
- Membership to the Local Government Professional Association
- Membership to the institute or association relevant to the job role
- Flexible work arrangements including working from home and flexible hours
- Provision of a mobile phone or taxable mobile allowance
- Laptop or iPad
- Annual salary reviews
- Five weeks annual leave
- Novated vehicle lease options
- Corporate Health Membership discounts
- Access to courses, seminars, internal GROW training programs and on-line training.
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For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9856 during business hours.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position your application will consist of a covering letter outlining what you could bring to the role, how you can be successful in this role along with a current resume. Your application should consist of a covering letter which includes your claims against the selection criteria and an updated resume. Your application and other supporting documents should be a maximum of two (2) separate documents in PDF format.
Successful candidate will undergo a full credential background check.
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