Works Manager - Operations and Assets - Shire of Gingin

Contract 3 Years, Package up to $113, 575 - $119,683

Are you ready to take your civil works career to the next level? Keen to take on an exciting management role that will make a real difference in a thriving country local government close to Perth? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, highly motivated Works Manager to join our Operations & Assets team.

This position is responsible for leading and implementing the Shire's annual civil construction and maintenance programs which include the Shire's road network, drainage, footpaths, foreshores, and other related infrastructure. The position is also responsible for coordinating, supervising, and developing the Operations team.

What We Are Looking For

  • You thrive on managing and delivering civil works projects, and completing them to a high standard.
  • You have high-level knowledge and practical experience in road building and maintenance.
  • You lead by example with a strong work ethic, and have excellent communication and people skills to manage staff in a fair and effective manner.
  • You are solution-focused with a desire to foster positive outcomes for the community.

What We Can Offer You

  • Cash salary range: $90,452 - $95,546 (dependent on experience) plus superannuation up to 15%.
  • Commuter use of Shire vehicle.
  • 9-day fortnight.
  • Professional development and salary packaging options.
  • Subsidised housing negotiable.

Eligibility:

  1. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or legal working rights is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions at the Shire of Gingin.
  2. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
  3. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
  4. The Shire of Gingin is committed to diversity and inclusion within all organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. The Shire encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all ages, sexualities, and genders to apply for this position.
  5. All employees and prospective employees of the Shire of Gingin are required to declare any secondary employment and private activities to ensure that any conflict of interests may be appropriately managed.

Enquiries

  • Genesia Koorasingh, Huma Resources Manager - (08) 9575 5124
  • Aaron Cook, CEO - (08) 9575 5100

To apply
Applicants may view the Position Description HERE.

Written applications may be emailed to [email protected], submitted online, or posted to Mr Aaron Cook, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Gingin, PO Box 510, Gingin WA 6503 and marked "Private & Confidential" by 4.00pm, Friday 3 May 2024. 

Your application should include the following 3 documents:

  1. Covering letter outlining your interest in the position.
  2. Current CV / Resume (please ensure referees are current).
  3. Response to the Essential Selection Criteria - see page 2 of the Position Description and in a separate document outline your ability to meet each of the requirements of the role (maximum of 3 pages).

A police clearance and medical check will be required later in the process.