Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
Are you an accomplished professional with a passion for strategic asset management and project planning? We are seeking an experienced and visionary Manager Strategic Asset Planning and Project Management to lead and enhance our capabilities in asset management while contributing to the sustainable development of our community.
This pivotal role is responsible for driving Council-wide asset management initiatives, applying industry best practices, and strengthening our strategic direction across all asset classes. The position provides expert guidance to asset owners, ensuring the effective development, implementation, and review of asset-related policies, strategies, and plans. A critical aspect of the role involves overseeing the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring the effective use and optimisation of the Project Lifecycle Management Module and delivering high-level project reporting to Council.
What you'll bring
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives within a large organisation. They will demonstrate extensive experience in strategic asset management, project management, and the planning and delivery of infrastructure-related projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation in order to achieve outcomes.
To excel in this role, you will bring qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in customer service. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are also required, along with the ability to prepare and present complex reports and recommendations to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of asset management and project planning at MidCoast Council. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will ensure Council's policies and strategies are informed by robust data and aligned with long-term financial and operational goals.
What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.
Salary: Total Remuneration Package circa $184,000- $210,000 p.a. (negotiable dependent on skills and experience).
A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.
Closing date: Monday 27 January 2025 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Steve Embry, Director Corporate Services who is the hiring manager for this role. Steve can be reached on (02) 7995 7264 or steve.embry@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Corinne Matlawski, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Corinne can be reached on (02) 7955 7275 or at corinne.matlawski@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
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Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.