Employment Status
Employment Status :
Fixed-term, 12 months - February
– February
Sabbatical Cover (Flexibility to commence prior to February
Days & Hours of Work
Monday – Friday totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary
Competitive Salary : Band 8 - $133,
12% superannuation
Location
Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home
About Us
We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other.
Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.
Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.
Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do :
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Customer Experience
and
Results Matter
We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.
Our Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has become available to lead the Asset Protection team for a 12-month period in the role of Coordinator.
During this time, you will play a key role in the leadership and coordination of the Asset Protection team as well as forming part of the broader Development Services Leadership team.
The Asset Protection team are responsible for the processing of the Asset Protection Permit, Road Occupation type permits (Plant & Equipment, Hoarding & Occupation, Out of Hours and Works Zone) as well as the Road Opening type permits (Vehicle Crossing, Stormwater Tapping, Road Opening).
In addition, the team is responsible for the enforcement of various clauses within our Neighbourhood Local Law
which relate to construction activities within this municipality.
The Asset Protection team are a high-achieving and fast-paced group of professionals and therefore as their Coordinator your support and guidance will be crucial to ensure the continued smooth delivery of the service.
About the Role
The Coordinator Asset Protection role works across a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, including service authorities to advocate for the Asset Protection team and the care of Council's assets.
This collaborative approach helps to find useful solutions to new or convoluted issues which frequently occur.
The coordinator also reviews and allocates incoming work to the specific officer or liaises with the appropriate teams for correct allocation.
The coordinator is also responsible for monthly KPI reporting and digital improvements to the team's online platform.
The role entails various levels of multi-tasking and competing demands which need to be actioned accordingly.
In addition, the successful handling of escalated customer complaints from a wide range of customers is essential in carrying out the duties required within this role.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated Asset Protection awareness and understanding
Experience in Local Government or an understanding of the role in the community
Broad understanding of Local Government procedures, processes and requirements
Ability to resolve issues within regulatory parameters through discussion and cooperation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and techniques
High level of knowledge of Council's corporate systems (CRM, Authority Altitude, TRIM, CAMMS Strategy and Bessie) as well as the main Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Teams)
Ability to manage your time effectively to achieve key deliverables
Proven leadership experience
High-level problem-solving skills
Mandatory pre-employment requirements
Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
What we can offer you in return
A work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
A Parkland-surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel
How to apply
To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description
Provide a cover letter outlining your experience and what has motivated you to apply for this role
Click Apply to submit your application.
If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager
Applications close
Monday 15 December, 11 : 55pm
Contact
Fiona Farrand, Manager Development Services
via email
Additional Information
Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.
Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.
We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
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