JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Department:
Reports To:
Supervises:
Stream/Level:
Executive Manager Technical Services
Technical Services
Chief Executive Officer
Technical Services Department
Contract (negotiable up to 5 years)
Incumbent:
Date Appointed:
Vacant
POSITION OBJECTIVES
KEY RESULT AREA
Manage the Technical Services Department Capital and Operational Works & Services
with particular focus on areas of roads,
drainage, footpaths, parks and gardens,
waste management.
Oversee the effective financial management Financial Management
of the department in accordance with the
budget, long term financial plan and policy
framework established by the Council and
CEO
Provide advice to the CEO, Management Strategic direction / special projects
team and Council on engineering technical
matters in accordance with the Council’s
Strategic Plan and Policies.
Manage and provide leadership & technical Human Resource
advice to ensure the objectives of the
organisation are met in the Engineering
Services section of the Shire.
Develop a positive workforce culture focused
on continuous improvement
Occupational Health & Safety
Key Result Areas
STRAGEIC
MANAGEMENT
Key Tasks
Performance Indicator
Provide input into the strategic
organisational planning.
1. Annual assessment
of external
environment which
may influence
business of Council
provided to CEO
prior March 31.
Develop policy in accordance
with
Councils
strategic
framework.
Develop
written
reports
(including
recommended
actions) to Council on matters
relating to policy and strategy.
Contribute to the ongoing
organisational development in
conjunction
with
Executive
Management team.
CAPITAL AND
OPERATIONAL
WORKS AND
SERVICES
ASSET
MANAGEMENT
HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
2. Existing Policy
reviewed and new
policy developed as
required.
Develop annual capital programs
within established parameters
for presentation to budget.
3. Draft Capital budget
prepared and
presented to CEO
prior April 15.
Oversee the development of
operational plans across the
Technical Services department.
4. Operational plan
developed March
2013.
Oversee the delivery of the
Councils
annual
works
&
services projects.
5. 100% of identified
construction works
completed in the
financial year.
Undertake project management
for identified special projects
relating
to
the
Technical
Services Department.
6. Corporate project
management
framework complied
with.
Cause for the development
and ongoing management of
asset
management
plans
across all asset classes of the
Council
(roads,
drainage,
footpaths, reserves, buildings,
plant).
7. Asset Plans adopted
by Council prior to
March 31, 2013.
8. Asset plans utilised
to direct annual
budgeting and long
term financial
planning.
Promote a culture of safety
within the technical services
department.
9. Decrease in lost
time injuries within
the Technical
Services
Department.
10. Attend no less than
3 Health & Safety
meetings per
calendar year.
FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
Oversee the management and
recruitment of all staff within the
technical services department in
accordance with Council policy
and Enterprise Agreement
11. FTE Turnover rate
>15% per annum
(financial year).
Cause for the development of a
Technical Services training plan,
utilising a skills audit and gaps
analysis in liaison with the
Human Resource Officer
12. Training Plan
developed an
amended annually
(31 December).
Present departmental budgets to
the CEO in liaison with the
Council Finance Manager
13. Draft budget
prepared and
submitted to CEO.
Manage the financial activities of
the
Technical
Services
department in liaison with the
Councils Finance team
14. Report to the CEO
financial variances in
accordance with
established
parameters.
15. <5% variation in end
of year department
overall financial
results.
16. Ensure the
Technical Services
asset plans are
reflected in long
term financial
planning of the
organisation.
Personal Qualifications
Formal
Qualifications
Civil Engineering qualifications from a tertiary institution
recognised in Australia
Knowledge
Possess a working knowledge of :

Project management and accounting procedures

Local Government Act (WA)

Road Traffic Act

Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act

Australian Standards relative to the position
Have a good knowledge of:
Skills

policies and procedures relative to local government

asset management and reporting procedures

the engineering principles and construction techniques of
roads, drainage and traffic management

relevant Australian Standards relative to the position

Problem solving and negotiation skills including conflict
resolution.

Demonstrated skills in financial management and
operational budgeting process.

Demonstrated skill in the use of computer technology
and software

Demonstrated Senior Management experience in the
context of a civil engineering based organisation
(including by not limited to local government)

High level of interpersonal and communication skills
including team building and time management.

High level of work ethics, including motivation and
enthusiasm.

This position has financial authority within the adopted
Budget parameters in accordance with the Shire of Collie
Corporate Plan.

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive
Officer

Current drivers licence in required class.

Observe Code of Conduct for Employees

Some after hours work may be required.

Demonstrated commitment to occupational health and
safety and risk management
Experience
Personal
Attributes
Delegation
and Authority
Job
Requirements
OHSW
SALARY PACKAGE DETAILS
Cash
$110,000
Superannuation
$16,500
Housing reimbursement (available only if employee resides within Shire of Collie)
$10,000
Professional Membership
Personal Development
Motor Vehicle (full private use in accord with section 3 Council Policy CS2.3)
TOTAL PACKAGE
$560
$1,640
$11,000
$150,000
Signed: _________________________ (Employee) ......./....../....
Approved By: _____________________ (CEO) ...../....../....