Opportunity to lead a high performing and dynamic portfolioCritical senior role in the delivery and optimisation of the maintenance of all civil infrastructure, property, open space, sports grounds, horticulture, arboriculture and biodiversity for our CityProgressive organisation committed to supporting our people to deliver great outcomes for our community 5 Year fixed term contract Are you a passionate and progressive leader, with experience managing a large workforce that puts safety first, drives innovation and promotes excellence in customer experience? Then our Senior Leadership team wants you!A fulfilling day at work for you could be:Providing strategic leadership for optimising the delivery of maintenance services for Council assetsEmbedding a ‘safety first’ culture within the City Maintenance PortfolioDriving innovation to deliver efficiency, cost reduction and improvements in service deliveryLeading a diverse team of passionate technical expertsCollaborating with asset managers to establish the most effective and efficient way to deliver the asset maintenance strategies.Sound good? Keep reading...The benefits of joining our organisation include:Chance to be part of a newly re-structured organisation focused on future proofing local government, in a newly adapted portfolio and a brand new division driving best practice in the delivery of projects and the maintenance of Council assetsLeading a highly specialised team of diverse maintenance expertsProviding advice to the Executive and to Council on all aspects of asset maintenance deliveryLet’s catch up - click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by, 9am, 11 September 2024.Need more information about us? Keep reading...About UsThe City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures that have made our City a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We celebrate this rich tapestry of culture within our community and define ourselves by highlighting our diversity.We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together.The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say "Means the world", we are recognising how important our place is to each and every one of us.As an organisation of over 500 employees, we are committed to anticipating and responding to the needs of our growing and evolving community. We prioritise our customers’ experience and strive to create a unique and special people experience for every employee.We actively support a Working Flexibly strategy to deliver customer centred experience for our community and an employee experience that is empowering and flexible. Talk with us about what flexibility works for you and best supports the delivery of the services that drive our organisation forward. About the TeamWe are looking to enhance our organisation’s performance, and are striving for efficient, effective ways of maintaining and optimising our infrastructure, with our community at the heart of everything we do.An established core portfolio with civil infrastructure, property, open space, sports grounds, horticulture, arboriculture, and biodiversity, our employees will be responsive to leaders who are experienced, supportive and progressive in thinking and approach.Public value will be achieved through delivering efficient and innovative infrastructure maintenance, supporting excellence in customer experience, and fulfilling commitments to our community by delivering our strategic initiatives in a diverse organisation. The team is currently configured as just over 140 FTE.Reporting to the General Manager, City Operations, this senior position will provide the strategic direction and lead the City Maintenance Portfolio to ensure all related functions support the delivery of our Community Vision. To be successful in this role you will have:Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on safety, service delivery, budget management, innovation and operational excellence.Post graduate or professional qualifications in business management or a related field, and significant demonstrated experience at a management level.Project Management qualification and/or demonstrated experienceDemonstrated experience in the application of continuous improvement principlesFor further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.Enquiries about this position may be made to Brooke Bezzina, EA to General Manager City Operations on 8408 1510.Position Description - Manager City Maintenance AUDWoodville5011
