Job Description

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Cook Shire Council is seeking a Manager Engineering to lead its civil engineering function across a diverse and geographically significant local government area. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, the position has responsibility for civil infrastructure, capital works, asset management, project delivery and civil operations.

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- Shape Cook Shire’s future infrastructure priorities
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- Step into broader leadership with mentoring & future development opportunities
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- Salary $169-$188k + super + private use vehicle + perks
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Council is strengthening its approach to long-term infrastructure planning, with work underway to develop a structured three, five and ten-year capital works program. The Manager Engineering will contribute directly to this work while strengthening asset planning, project governance, forward maintenance programs and levels of service.

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The position combines technical leadership with responsibility for people, service delivery and stakeholder relationships. Priorities include:

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- Providing oversight and direction across Council’s civil infrastructure and capital works programs.
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- Building capability and accountability across the Engineering and Civil Works functions.
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- Providing clear and considered technical advice to Council and Councillors.
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- Building productive relationships with the community, government agencies and regional partners.
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The opportunity may suit an established engineering manager or an experienced senior engineer or project leader ready to step into broader management responsibility. A practical and adaptable leadership style, sound civil engineering experience and the confidence to make considered decisions will be important. Local government experience is advantageous but not essential.

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Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline are required. RPEQ status is desirable, with Council open to supporting the right candidate to obtain registration.

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