• Full permanent position
• Salary starting circa $104k+ (based on skills/experience) + 11% Superannuation 
• Doncaster East Depot location

Exciting opportunity to use your key construction management and engineering skills to help deliver complex civil projects for the Manningham community. This role plays a vital role in procuring and managing civil infrastructure projects from road reconstructions to easement drainage works with everything in between. You’ll join a collaborative and people focused team that are all able to assist your growth.

• Be part of the safe delivery of Councils Civil engineering projects
• Utilise your Project Management Skill, managing time, quality and costs
• Work both in the office and on-site- getting the best of both worlds

About Manningham

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Civil infrastructure is important our community. Having an extensive road and drainage network in both urban and rural settings, we aim to provide a sustainable, safe, equitable and efficient networks to cater for our people. Improving safety and accessibility for local residents to and from the local road networks along with improving flood and stormwater management is our focus.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

Working From Home, Site and the office

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely and out in the field.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the administration and implementation of the construction contracts for  Manningham and assisting junior staff manage their projects. This is achieved through tendering, assessment and selection of suitable contractors then and on-going project management to safely build works to meet the design and ultimately the needs of the community. Often, you’ll be required to think on your feet and adapt to changing conditions- be that weather, politics or soil, amongst others, to ensure works get delivered to a high standard.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to interpret civil infrastructure plans and related documentation;
• Strong flexible communication skills, including the ability to use persuasive language to discuss issues with stakeholders to achieve positive construction outcomes and to be able to manage sites to ensure good safe project outcomes;
• Use judgement to assess construction plans and on-site works in accordance with sound engineering principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple work flows at once with strong time management skills;
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction management (with the ability to be registered as an Engineer, highly favoured)
• Drivers license valid in Victoria

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How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Krishen Soobrayen, Manager Civil Projects on 9846 0590.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Sunday 17 December 2023 at 11.00pm.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.