Job Title & Position Number:
Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer (Ref: 599)
Level:
10
Line Manager:
Manager Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management
Direct Reports:
Infrastructure Planning Engineer, GIS Technical Officer,
Sustainable Transport Officer, Coastal Infrastructure
Planning Officer
Location:
Civic Centre
Date Reviewed:
June 2015
1.
Job Purpose
This position will provide technical expertise and effective co-ordination of the Infrastructure
Planning function within the City’s Infrastructure Planning & Asset Management department.
The Infrastructure Planning function will be responsible for the City’s infrastructure planning
and strategy, forward capital works planning and capital budget preparation, capital works
priority project planning (due diligence), Capital Works Priority List (CWPL) management,
coastal infrastructure strategy and planning, sustainable transport, traffic modelling and GIS
mapping services in compliance with all relevant legislation, City policies, procedures and
relevant Australian standards.
2.
Organisational Context
The position of Senior Infrastructure Planning Engineer is part of the Infrastructure Planning
& Asset Management department within the Infrastructure Services directorate. In total, 5
departments report to the Infrastructure Services Director. Other departments include Fleet
Services, Project Design & Delivery, Infrastructure Maintenance & Renewals and Waste &
Energy Services.
3.
Key Accountabilities
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Plan, develop, monitor and update infrastructure asset strategies for all asset classes
including; roads, drainage, paths, parks (POS) and buildings.
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Manage the Citys’ strategic modelling systems including the Geraldton Strategic
Transport and Land Use Model (GSTLUM).
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Provide strategic direction all City projects from an infrastructure perspective where
required.
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Effectively and regularly communicate with the Citys’ Town Planning Team and
Infrastructure Services Land Development team and other internal teams to ensure new
developments are aligned with the Citys’ longer term strategic objectives.
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Undertake detailed reviews of internal and external infrastructure proposals affecting the
City.
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Effectively and regularly communicate with the Citys’ asset management team and
finance team to be cognitive of long term financial modelling and impact on strategic
initiatives.
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Develop a Priority Infrastructure Plan (PIP) and assist with developer contribution
schemes to ensure trunk infrastructure is provided for adequately via development.
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Lead the strategic direction of car parking provision and management in the City.
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Lead the advocacy of sustainable transport, such as walking, cycling and public
transport and further existing behavioural programs.
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Lead the advocacy of Road Safety and represent the City at Roadwise Meetings.
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Lead the advocacy of Access & Inclusion.
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Custodianship of the Citys’ Integrated Transport Strategy (ITS)
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Manage, improve and expand the Citys’ GIS and Mapping system
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Undertake various major and minor strategic infrastructure project work, including work
breakdowns, program development, scoping, quoting/tendering, evaluation and project
management processes including contract administration.
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Undertake and oversee the preparation of infrastructure grant applications such as;
Regional Bicycle Network, Road Project Grants and underground power.
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Prepare reports for Council as required.
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Other related tasks as required by Manager Infrastructure Planning & Asset
Management
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Coordinate the preparation and submission of the City’s Annual Capital Works Program
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Responsible for the maintenance and update of the Citys’ forward capital works program
to inform the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP), co-ordinated with the Citys’ Finance
team.
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Coordinate due diligence planning investigations of priority projects in the Capital Works
Priority List (CWPL) in accordance with the Citys’ Project Management Framework.
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Responsible for assessing and processing Sporting Futures applications from sporting
clubs and subsequent Council reporting
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Liaise with Government departments and statutory authorities as required.
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Prepare and present reports to Council on infrastructure issues as required.
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Review the City’s strategies and policies in relation to transport infrastructure and
provide advice on potential improvements for consideration.
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Assist with the preparation and cost effective implementation of the Infrastructure
Planning & Asset Management annual budget.
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Review engineering development reports and provide comment.
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Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, codes, standards and guidelines
applicable to the City’s infrastructure activities to ensure proposals adhere to planning,
engineering, risk, OH&S and environmental requirements and standards.

Monitor and manage the performance of the Infrastructure Planning team to support the
achievement of organisational KPIs.
4.
Corporate Accountabilities
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Human Resource Management & Leadership – Participates in performance
management processes; participates in L&D activities including induction,
recruitment, and succession planning.
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OH&S – Ensure duty of care compliant with OH&S legislation and follow all safety
and injury management processes appropriately, including reporting injuries,
accidents and near misses.
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Ethical Behaviour – Demonstrates a positive commitment and compliance with all
EEO legislation covering all forms of workplace discrimination, harassment,
victimisation and bullying; compliance with the City’s Code of Conduct and all City
policies.
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Records Management - Ensures all documents are recorded in accordance with the
City’s Record Keeping Plan and policies and procedures. Ensures confidentiality is
maintained at all times.
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Budgets – Manage the operational budget to ensure that expenses are controlled
and monitored accurately. Report on budgetary deviations and develop strategies to
enable forward planning as required.
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Strategic Vision - Articulates a clear picture of the future direction of the team and
describes how current decisions will impact the ability to achieve this. Creates
realistic schedules and assesses opportunities and problems to assist in achieving
the City’s strategic objectives as required
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Values - create a positive working environment while upholding the City’s STARS:
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SERVICE
 We will make customers the focus of everything we do.
 Our service will be fair, flexible, innovative and reliable.
 We will show genuine concern for customers.
TRUST
 We will trust the foundation of all relationships.
 We will rely and depend on each other.
 Our communications will be open and genuine.
ACCOUNTABILITY
 We will honour our commitments.
 We will take responsibility for our own actions.
 We won’t blame others.
RESPECT
 We will treat others like we would like to be treated.
 We will listen before we talk.
 We will seek and value the contributions of others.
SOLIDARITY
 We will be united in our decisions.
 We will be united in our actions.
 Our strengths will come from interdependence.
5.
Person Specification
All criteria essential unless otherwise stated.
Qualifications, Certificates and Licences
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Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering, eligible for Membership grade with the
Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
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Possession of, or working towards minimum management qualification of Associate
Diploma (or equivalent) OR; substantial demonstrated team management
experience.
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C Class Drivers Licence.
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Chartered Professional Engineer, CPEng accreditation (desirable).
Experience
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Extensive diverse experience in infrastructure planning including strategy
development and due diligence investigations including; roads, drainage, pathways,
parks.
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Extensive experience in the preparation of forward capital works programs (to inform
LTFP) and detailed capital works & operational budgets
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Demonstrated experience in leading, managing and mentoring an infrastructure team
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Diverse experience in Transport (traffic) engineering and Stormwater drainage
planning and design.
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Extensive experience working within a Project Management Framework (PMF)
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Experience in strategic and/or operational coastal infrastructure management
(desirable)

Experience in developing and working within Quality Assurance (QA) systems
(desirable).
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Experience in sustainable transport projects and programs (desirable)
Knowledge
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Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and standards pertaining to civil
infrastructure in Western Australia, e.g. Local Government Act, Australian Standards,
Austroads standards
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Comprehensive knowledge regarding sources of project risk, encompassing; social,
environmental, economic, time, quality, cost, procurement and delivery sources of
risk.

Thorough knowledge of asset management/maintenance principles and practice as
related to community assets and whole of life cost implications for the City.

Thorough understanding of transport planning and the benefits of sustainable
transport mode shift.
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Sound knowledge of Public Utility Providers Code of Practice (desirable)

Sound knowledge of Coastal processes (desirable)
Skills
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Demonstrated skills in the prioritisation of multiple tasks and projects and ability to
meet project deadlines by preparing and adhering to achievable programs.
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Ability to investigate and formulate an informed engineering position on a range of
proposed infrastructure initiatives, including undertaking risk/benefit analysis and
conducting whole of life assessments to ascertain project merit.
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Excellent traffic and drainage engineering skills
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Demonstrated ability to provide high quality and accurate presentation of advice,
instruction/guidance and research findings, both verbally and written via all standard
forms of business communication.
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 Ability to prepare accurate project programs using Microsoft Office suite skills,
including Microsoft Project.
 Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, problem solving and negotiation.
6.
Certification
I have read and understood the contents of this position description and accept the following:

This position description is aimed at describing the core output and not intended as a
complete list of responsibilities, with the focus being on key outputs and flexibility.
I may be required to perform other duties that are consistent with my classification
including temporary activities or projects.

My position is dynamic and that continuing, change and improvement of processes,
practices, knowledge, skills and behaviours is expected by the City of Greater
Geraldton and this position description facilitates this development that I will actively
invest in.
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