Planning and Delivery Engineer

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About this Position:

The Planning and Delivery Engineer will be responsible for delivering vital civil infrastructure projects across Council’s Waste facilities. As part of the Capital and Strategic Works team, you will lead the planning, design, coordination and delivery of complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest engineering and regulatory standards. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and the community, you will provide technical expertise and drive sustainable, safe and innovative infrastructure outcomes.

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary.
• A permanent position with meaningful community impact.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements/access to a nine day fortnight.
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Discounted membership to a range of gym and pool facilities.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver civil infrastructure projects from concept development and feasibility through to construction, commissioning and project close out, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and quality outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with Council Standards, relevant legislation, engineering codes, environmental requirements and organisational policies.
• Develop, manage and maintain project plans, schedules and delivery programs to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with Work health and Safety, environmental, legislative and funding requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings, approvals, governance requirements and reporting activities providing clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
• Identify, analyse and resolve technical, operational and project delivery challenges through practical and innovate engineering solutions
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainable, safe and resilient infrastructure that meets community needs and support Council's long-term strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain effective and positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, government agencies and community representatives to support the successful delivery of projects.

What you will need to be successful:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or similar.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Engineering are desirable.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institute.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White card).
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering, infrastructure planning and project delivery within a local government or similar environment.
• Competence in using relevant engineering, project management and mapping software.

Full position description: Click here

Full Time: 70 hours per fortnight

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience

Closing date: Monday 28 September at 9:00am

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Palmer, Manager Waste Delivery, on 04•• ••• 424.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that will include health assessments (such as confidential medical statement, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences and referee checks.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.