Position No: 142/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
* Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
* Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
* We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
* We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
* A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.
Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let’s talk about you
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Coordinator Development and Traffic Services to join our team. This pivotal role will be responsible for overseeing the assessment, approval and quality assurance of development activities, ensuring all infrastructure assets meet statutory, planning and engineering requirements. The successful candidate will also coordinate engineering assessments for development proposals and provide expert traffic management solutions to support new and ongoing projects.
As a key member of our development team, you will lead traffic engineering investigations, manage infrastructure planning, and deliver solutions that improve safety and efficiency for our growing community.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
* Hold a current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence
* Minimum five (5) years’ of relevant experience
* Experience in leading and managing a team consisting of technical and engineering staff
* Developed knowledge and experience in civil design and project management of traffic management and municipal infrastructure projects including road, drainage, car parks, footpaths and street lighting
* Experience in carrying out detailed engineering investigations, designs and estimates for civil infrastructure and traffic management projects
* Experience in interpreting and applying civil engineering design and construction specifications and standards
* Ability to design and implement business systems, policies and procedures to improve organisational asset management capacity
* Working knowledge of Local Government budget preparation and implementation procedures
* Developed understanding of the Local Government Act, Australian Standards and other legislative requirements
* High level leadership and coordination skills
* High level of negotiation, communication and consultation skills
* High level organisational, decision making and project management ability
The finer details
This fulltime Level 9 position attracts a salary range of $125,891 - $134,254 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience. The position also includes a $10,000 car allowance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Mathew Tapscott, Executive Manager Built Environment on (08) 9550 3732.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instill the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
There are many advantages in working for the City, including:
* A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
* Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
* Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
* Discounted medical insurance.
* Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level.
* Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight.
* Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
* Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
* Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
* A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
* Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer
Attachments:
- Coordinator Development and Traffic Services - Position Description.pdf