POSITION APPLICATION FORM – MANAGER WORKS & SERVICES
Please use this page as a cover sheet for your application.
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING CONSENT & DECLARATION
Name
Postal address
Contact telephone number(s)
Email address
By signing this cover sheet I am in agreement for Council to contact the nominated referees or
any other person or organisation quoted in my application and I consent to employment
screening checks being conducted on my work history.
I declare that the information provided in support of my application is true and the qualifications
that are asserted in my application are genuine.
I acknowledge that any employment or offer of employment may be withdrawn if I have
provided false information in support of my application.
Signed
Date
I have enclosed the following:
1. Completed Position Application Form including contact details of 2 referees (preferably
work related).
2. Copy of my resume.
3. Copies of any qualifications or certificates held (not originals – originals will be required to
be presented at the interview stage).
Completing your application
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To submit your application electronically, please save your documents in Microsoft Word
or PDF format.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must address each of the individual criteria listed below. It is most important that you
demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria and when and where you did so.
Please limit responses to 300 words.
1. Tertiary qualification and post qualification experience in Civil Engineering allowing membership
to the Engineering Institute of Australia.
Insert your response here. Please attach evidence.
2.
Working knowledge of legislation applicable to this position and the demonstrated ability to
accurately interpret and apply legislation.
Insert your response here
3.
Demonstrated experience in managing project costs and controlling and developing
budgets/estimates for individual projects.
Insert your response here
4.
Demonstrated experience in quality assurance in the construction industry and ability to
contribute to the improvement of policies, work practices and procedures.
Insert your response here
5.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills with an ability to manage and develop staff in
a positive manner and promote a cohesive and effective work environment.
Insert your response here
6.
Demonstrated professional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact, liaise and
negotiate with members of the public, other external parties and agencies and staff at all levels
of the organization.
Insert your response here
7.
Demonstrated written communication skills and the ability to produce clear and concise reports
and correspondence to convey complex and technical information.
Insert your response here
8.
Demonstrated problem solving capabilities, including the ability to achieve results in situations
where information may be unclear and a variety of outcomes possible.
Insert your response here
9.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills to achieve specific and set objectives
within required timeframes.
Insert your response here
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10. Demonstrated computer skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and
mapping and CAD applications.
Insert your response here
11. Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
Please attach a copy of your licence.
12. WHS Construction Induction (NSW White Card).
Please attach a copy of certification
13. DESIRABLE: Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and an understanding
of the functions of Local Government
Insert your response here
14. DESIRABLE: RMS Traffic Control (Blue Card or equivalent) certification
15. DESIRABLE: RMS Select Modify Traffic Control Plans (Red Card or equivalent)
certification
16. DESIRABLE: RMS Design & Inspect Traffic Control Plans (Orange Card or equivalent)
certification
Please attach copies of relevant certifications
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REFEREES
Applicants must supply the details of at least two current work related referees:
Name of referee:
Company / Organisation Name:
Title:
Relationship to applicant: (e.g.
supervisor)
Telephone:
Mobile:
You must advise your referee about your application and give them permission to
provide a verbal reference.
Have you contacted your referee?
Name of referee:
Company / Organisation Name:
Title:
Relationship to applicant: (e.g.
supervisor)
Telephone:
Mobile:
You must advise your referee about your application and give them permission to
provide a verbal reference.
Have you contacted your referee?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you require further information on how to successfully address the Selection Criteria, please
contact the Council Offices on 6940 2100.
Applications will be received by:
1. email mail@cootamundra.nsw.gov.au
(Subject Confidential Application – Manager Works & Services)
2. Post to:
Confidential Application – Manager Works & Services
The General Manager
Cootamundra Shire Council
PO Box 420
COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590
3. Fax 6940 2127 (Subject Confidential Application – Manager Works & Services)
If you fax or email your application it is suggested that you make a follow up phone call
to (02) 6940 2100, to confirm that it was received. Council will not accept responsibility for email
or facsimile transmission errors.
Applications close 4pm, Monday 4 January 2016.
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