50000 - Director Engineering and Infrastructure, Isaac Region

The Isaac Region offers residents the ultimate in both ‘tree’ and ‘sea’-change lifestyles. The region’s towns are vibrant, friendly country communities boasting modern and convenient services with plenty to see and do. Families value the region as a great place to raise children in a safe and secure environment; one that people from all generations flock to. It is this connectivity and community spirit which continues to contribute to the region’s quality of life.

Isaac Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Director Engineering and Infrastructure who will strategically lead and manage the Engineering and Infrastructure (E&I) Directorate of Council.  The E&I Directorate is a service responsible for managing and maintaining roads and related infrastructure, technical services, traffic management, civil infrastructure, parks and recreation spaces, fleet and depots as well as the corporate properties functions across the Isaac Region.  This position is responsible for developing appropriate strategic direction and associated programmes, plans and budgets for these functions and is accountable for ensuring regulatory and legislative requirements are met.  It is the responsibility of the Director E&I to ensure strategies, plans and programmes are developed in the context of Council’s policies and Corporate Plan and are directed to achieve whole of Council outcomes. 

The expectations on our organisation are high.  We are complex and diverse; we must operate well to support the needs of our communities.  Our organisation is developing with high aspirations and the policies, systems and people that comprise our operations must be under-pinned by strategic leadership, guidance and support.

ABOUT YOU

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline; Significant knowledge of Local Government with proven ability to work independently, exercise initiative and meet deadlines; Demonstrated leadership and achievement in managing and motivating staff teams and developing an integrated team culture; Proven experience in the preparation of business plans and budgets; Demonstrated experience in effectively developing and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders, including all levels of local government, other levels of government, regulators, community and elected representatives.

BENEFITS

A five (5) year fixed-term full-time contract; An attractive remuneration package, inclusive of accommodation and private-use vehicle; Relocation assistance; 5 weeks annual leave @ 17.5% loading; 12% super in accordance with policy.

Position Description

OUR COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE As a progressive employer of choice, we know that flexible work arrangements, employee benefits and workplace recognition is important to our people and we strive to deliver a team culture where staff feel valued, included and accommodated. Now is the time to join this team!

Isaac Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and disadvantaged job seekers to apply.

HOW TO APPLY To submit your application, please provide sufficient information (noting the selection criteria, item D. Key Competencies), demonstrating why you are the right person for this opportunity, along with your resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Please ensure “50000 Director Engineering and Infrastructure” is in the subject heading of your application.

For more details on this position, including a copy of the Position Description, please visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or contact the People & Performance department during business hours: (07) 4846 3590.

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

  Applications Close: Thursday 13 February 2020