Working in the Local Government is an excellent career choice – and we have an opportunity available for you to apply for
Located in the picturesque SouthWest of WA, the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup offers a progressive and supportive work environment alongside a magnificent lifestyle.
* Permanent Position
* 9 Day Fortnight
About the Role
The Shire is seeking the services of a highly motivated and suitably qualified applicant for the newly created position of Coordinator Shire Works. This is a permanent full-time position at 76 hours per fortnight.
The successful applicant will provide support to the Manager Works and Services and oversee the operations of the Shire depot's staff and contractors. They will also provide leadership, guidance and direction to the depot staff to ensure that Shire works are undertaken in accordance with our policies, procedures, plans, and Work Health and Safety requirements.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership, guidance and direction to depot staff and contractors involved in the delivery of Shire capital and maintenance works, for roads, parks, reserves and cemeteries.
* Plan, oversee, prioritise and allocate work tasks (including works maintenance requests and afterhours emergency tasks) in accordance with Shire practices, procedures, service levels, and budget allocations. Includes tasks delivered by contractors (i.e. street sweeping, tree pruning and traffic management).
* Oversee the expansion, upgrade, renewal and maintenance of Shire assets to required standards and budgets, including associated administration tasks.
* Oversee in collaboration with Shire WHS officers, depot staff and contractors WHS practices and documentation, to ensure compliance with current WHS legislation and Shire WHS policies and procedures.
* Assist in the development and review of works programs, plans, policies, procedures, service levels, and budgets for various tasks undertaken by depot staff and contractors.
* Monitor and review productivity of staff, contractors, and plant, to ensure appropriate levels of efficiencies are achieved in the delivery of services.
About You
* Minimum 5 years previous leadership/supervisor experience in the civil construction industry.
* Comprehensive knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.
* Comprehensive knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in coordinating and scheduling of works and budget administration.
* Sound computer skills
* 'C' class driver's licence
To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Applicants are asked to review the information and PD provided on the Shire website (www.donnybrook-) and to follow the instructions there to apply.
Please apply via this link on SEEK.
For any further questions or details, please contact Michael Nickolakis, Human Resources, by calling during office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm), or by emailing