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The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including flexible working hours and locations
Personal and professional development courses
Hybrid office / work from home options
Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
4 free confidentialcounselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year.

About The Team

The Utilities Network Delivery team is responsible for the project management of utility network capital works projects (including new/update and renewals), including water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure.

About Your New Role

Promoting safety within the workplace as well as implementing and monitoring safety procedures / requirements on site.
Developing and maintaining a positive work attitude amongst crews.
Working collaboratively with our long-term partners that complete design, engineering and delivery phases of our projects.
Establishing priorities, monitoring work outputs and setting deliverables across numerous works sites.
Involvement in the early planning, design and commissioning of works to ensure constructability and value for money for the City.
Developing works programs to ensure efficient use of resources and delivery of the overall capital works program.
Providing regular reports and submissions relating to the planning and progress of capital works programs / projects, production rates, budget, expenditure, and daily status reports to facilitate the effective and efficient management of the capital and renewal works program.
Overseeing the deployment and assessment of staff and resources, including the supervision of day labour, contract services and plant hire.
Establishing procedures and work practices and coordinating the various aspects of projects.
Assisting with administration of civil and structural engineering contracts, including progress payments, variations to contract, measurement for payment and interpretation of contract conditions.

We're Looking For People Who Have

A background in network utilities construction of water and sewerage assets.
Demonstrated commitment to safety in the workplace to ensure a high level of compliance is maintained on City sites.
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to perform effectively in a team environment and foster good relationships as part of a high performing team.
A “can do” attitude and thrives on innovatively solving problems in a complex environment.

This position will suit a professional who has had experience in engineering or civil construction compliance and auditing as you will be spending time on site ensuring works are being carried out according to specifications.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply'to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Paul Murat

Contact Number

0402 026 260

Closing Date

Sunday 20 October 2024

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.

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