Coordinator Transport Structures (Remote)

Coordinator Transport Structures | City of Gold Coast | Australia

The City of Gold Coast is pioneering an Asset Excellence Program to modernise how we plan, manage, invest in, and deliver civic infrastructure.  As the Gold Coast experiences rapid growth and evolving community needs, the initiative aims to elevate our asset management to new heights.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our Transport Structures team.  This is an exceptional career opportunity for an engineering leader to be a part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future. By joining our team, you will contribute to creating a connected, prosperous and sustainable city for generations to come.

About the role

The role leads a team of engineers and technicians responsible for overseeing the integrity and performance of structural assets on the transport network including bridges, culverts, causeways, retaining walls and roadside slopes.

Responsibilities include:

• Asset Stewardship:  Serve as the primary custodian of the City’s transport structures.
• Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance that fosters a high performance culture.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the asset performance of  transport structures.
• Program Director: Oversee the development and management of capital and operational expenditure programs to ensure the optimal condition and safety of transport structures.
• Trusted Advisor: Offer expert advice to management and elected officials.
• Astute Professional: Stay abreast of industry standards, best practices and emerging research.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced civil and/or structural engineering leader who is a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Have a deep knowledge of modern structural engineering and bridge asset management practices.
• Have expertise in initiating and directing the development and management of large-scale capital works programs.
• Have professional exposure to the machinery of local government including budget and policy development, program management, governance processes and stakeholder engagement.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia and care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

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

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

* Please Note.  The annual salary range is $133,554 to $186,482 (plus superannuation) which includes a critical skills incentive payment of up to $35,975 per annum until 30 June 2025 (with annual reviews thereafter) to attract and retain a high calibre candidate.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon on the job advertisement on our Careers page. 

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 checksincluding police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person:  Nick Prasser

Contact:  0439 226 206 / nprasser@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date:  Friday 8 November 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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