Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Manager – Civil, Roads and Waste

Due to CASC experiencing organisational growth and infrastructure developments across community we are now seeking a suitable candidate for the role of – Manager – Civil, Roads and Waste.

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be leading the Civil, Roads and Works team to maintain, construct, the parks and gardens, waste management, waste collection, transfer and disposal works, roads, footpaths and drainage.

Selection Criteria

• Exemplary leadership and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective risk management and regulatory compliance
• Self-starter, proactive and able to motivate teams
• Sound knowledge of plan and design interpretation
• Experience in road, footpath and drainage construction and maintenance works
• Experience in waste collection, transfer and disposal works
• “C” and “HR” class driver’s licences
• Current White Card (Construction Safety Induction)
• Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community

Desirable

• Knowledge of local area and working conditions
• Undertaken formal training/studies in the road construction/maintenance field
• Desirable to have undertaken formal training/studies in supervision/management
• Desirable to have undertaken formal training/studies in the road construction/maintenance/parks and gardens/waste management fields
• Desirable to have at least 10 years’ practical work experience within the works and services department of a Local Government
• At least 5 years’ practical supervisory experience.

What we offer

Remuneration: Competitive annual salary offered and negotiated with the successful candidate depending on, skills and experience.

• Flexible work arrangements  (9 Day Fortnight Options)
• EAP
• Professional Development and Training
• Uniforms
• Salary Sacrifice
• QLD Local Govt Award rates & Superannuation

We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. All applications will be handled in strict confidence. For further information or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact the HR Advisor at jobs@cherbourg.qld.gov.au

*Note: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage – [Note: Non-Indigenous applicants will only be considered if no suitable Indigenous candidates are attracted in the first round of applicants]

If a suitable applicant is found, CASC has the right to close the applications sooner. So please get your EOI applications and resumes in asap.

Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@cherbourg.qld.gov.au with the role you are applying for.