Position Description
Position Title:
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Position No:
Incumbent:
Team Leader Development and Drainage
Band 7
3572 501
Vacant
Directorate:
Department:
Section:
City Development
Development Services
Engineering Services
Date:
Prepared by:
November 2014
Engineering Services Coordinator
Banyule City Council
Banyule City Council is an award winning organisation that
prides itself on a customer-focused culture of innovation, best
practice and continuous improvement. We uphold an enviable
reputation for customer service and work diligently to maintain
high quality services to provide the best possible opportunities
and outcomes for the community we represent.
Departmental Overview:
Development Services looks after all the ongoing
development proposals in the Municipality and incorporates
the Statutory Planning unit, the Building unit and the
Engineering Services unit
Position Objectives:
To supervise and oversee the development and drainage
team and corresponding functions within the Engineering
Services Unit in line with all legislative requirements and
Council’s policies and practices. To oversee the development
and delivery of Council’s annual drainage program and
provide strategic and policy guidance on drainage and
development matters.
Our Values:
All Banyule staff are to adopt the key values of Working
Together Working Better and strive to meet these behaviours
in carrying out their duties. Our core values are:
RESPECT is characterised by supporting each individual’s
dignity and worth.
INTEGRITY is the quality of staying true to our moral, ethical,
and spiritual principles.
RESPONSIBILITY is acknowledging and accepting the
choices we make, the actions we take, and the results they
lead to.
INITIATIVE is characterised by having a proactive, resourceful
and persistent approach to work.
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INCLUSION is characterised by embracing and valuing the
perspectives and contributions of all.
Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Ensure the investigation and resolution of drainage and
civil engineering development issues raised by the general
community, Council, other internal Departments and
external authorities are carried out in an efficient, timely
and professional manner. Including investigation,
consultation, assessment of options and development and
implementation of solutions.
2. Ensure the provision of professional, timely and accurate
drainage and civil engineering development information
and advice to the general community, Councillors, the
Engineering Services Coordinator and other Council
Departments.
3. Provide leadership, guidance and direction for staff
working on projects assigned to the Drainage and
Development Team.
4. Lead the development and implementation of drainage
and development engineering related policies and
strategies and their associated action plans for Council’s
adoption, including meetings and public consultation as
required.
5. Provide sound and specialist engineering advice in relation
to the review and approval of the civil works component of
subdivisions and development plans as required to ensure
compliance with legislation, planning permits, Council
policies, practices, standards and specifications, including
dealing with Developers, Consultants and Service
Authorities, issuing appropriate correspondence and
providing assistance with the preparation of Council’s
cases to VCAT and Panel hearings
6. Provide input into the development and delivery of
Council’s annual drainage program incorporating
investigation, concept development and handover for
detail design and construction.
7. Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely drainage
network and civil development engineering related reports
to Senior Management and Council.
8. Represent Council on various committees, at public
meetings and other forums in relation to drainage and civil
development engineering.
9. Provide assessment input and guidance in relation to
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internal and external project bid submissions or project
briefs and tender preparation.
Our Enterprise Agreement encourages workforce flexibility
and acknowledges:
 That change in the workplace is ongoing and a degree
of flexibility needs to be inherent in order to operate
efficiently and respond to customer needs.
 Commitment to improving the skills and competencies
of staff by offering opportunities wherever practicable
to transfer or rotate throughout Council and providing
training as necessary to fulfil the position.
Flexibility
Organisational
Relationships:
Position Reports to: Engineering Services Coordinator.
Supervises: Senior Developments Officer, Developments
Officer, Student Engineer, Technical Officer and external
consultants, as required
Internal Liaisons: All Council Employees
External Liaisons: Federal, State and Local Government
Agencies, Statutory Authorities, Consultants and various groups
and individuals from private enterprise and local community.
Accountability and Extent of
Authority:
This position is accountable for the effective management and
efficient delivery of drainage and development engineering
services; for being an effective team leader on Council’s drainage
and development engineering related projects, for participating in
the development of drainage or development engineering policy
with a focus on water sensitive urban design initiatives; for
assessing and reviewing engineering designs for drainage and
development projects to ensure they meet accepted standards
and requirements; for advising the Engineering Service
Coordinator on matters likely to impact on the drainage and
development engineering service.
The position is also accountable for ensuring the provision of
professional, timely and accurate drainage and development
engineering advice and recommendations to Senior
Management, Council and the community.
Judgment and Decision
Making:
This position is authorised to supervise staff and resources
(including engaging external consultants), make decisions and
take actions on matters relating to Drainage and Development
Engineering issues subject to Council’s policies, objectives and
budgets with review from the Engineering Services Coordinator.
The position is authorised to sign all correspondence relating to
Drainage and Development Engineering issues.
However,
matters of a sensitive or “political” nature are to be discussed
with the Engineering Services Coordinator.
Specialist Knowledge and
Skill
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 Ability to provide quality customer service and a high level
of customer satisfaction.
 Ability to solve complex drainage and development
engineering problems through investigation, discussion,
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negotiation and team work.
 Ability to undertake complex investigations and solve
problems through investigation, discussion, negotiation and
team work.
 Ability to represent the service unit and Council in meetings
and dealings with external liaisons.
 Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and
accounting/financial procedures.
 Ability to prepare complex drainage and development
engineering reports and correspondence.
 Very good knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations,
legislation, codes and Council policies and practices
related to drainage, residential and commercial
developments and subdivisions and the ability to apply the
knowledge and expertise to problem solving.
 An appreciation of major drainage and development
engineering issues and an understanding of Council’s long
term goals, values and aspirations.
Management Skills
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Management of staff and resources including consultants in
relation to drainage and development engineering issues,
including the planning and organising of work undertaken by
staff. Understanding of relevant personnel policies and
practices.
Excellent time management and administrative skills to
balance competing priorities to achieve Council’s goals and
objectives.
Ability to be an effective team leader.
Ability to motivate and develop staff.
Ability to gain cooperation and assistance, consult and
negotiate effectively, impartially and successfully with all
internal and external liaisons.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and public
relations skills.
Be committed to quality customer service and have an
enthusiastic, flexible and results orientated attitude to the
role.
Ability to discuss and resolve specialist drainage and
development engineering issues and problems with
counterparts at other Councils and with appropriate
authorities.
Ability to look at the “broader picture” in evaluating and
implementing drainage and development engineering
solutions.
Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Engineering
qualification recognised by the Institution of Engineers,
Australia.
Extensive experience in Local Government Engineering with
a high content of drainage and development engineering.
Completion of additional training or studies in staff
management and Municipal Engineering.
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Key Selection Criteria
(Candidates please address this section in your covering letter)
1. Demonstrated ability to manage employees within a complex environment and manage
budget and capital works programs.
2. Ability to undertake complex and sensitive tasks and to provide accurate and timely
advice on drainage and development engineering related matters.
3. Experience in researching, analysing and applying creative thinking and problem
solving within area of responsibility.
4. Sound knowledge and understanding of drainage and development engineering
strategies of all tiers of government together with substantial knowledge of legislation,
process and practices relating to drainage and development engineering systems and
planning by all levels of government.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in strategic catchment analysis and water
sensitive urban design initiatives and projects.
6. Demonstrated skills in the development and implementation of drainage mitigation
solutions and complex development engineering issue resolution.
Environmental and
Sustainability
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OH&S and Other Risk
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Adhere to Council’s Environment Policy and Environment
Strategy
Adhere to Council’s Sustainability Code of Practice and
Environmental Purchasing Guidelines
Ensure a safe and healthy environment by fulfilling the
responsibilities and requirements of Council’s health and
safety system and health and wellbeing program.
Exercise reasonable care to prevent injury to him/herself
and others whom may be affected by his/her duties and
actions.
Exercise due care for Council property for which this
position is responsible or issued.
Conduct all work according to the requirements of the
Banyule Management System, incorporating the Banyule
Management Manual and Service Unit specific Quality
and Cost Standards and procedures.
The Banyule Management System incorporates Council’s
Quality, Environmental and OH&S Management Systems
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Council promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment.
If you have a disability or require assistance or adjustment to participate fully in the
recruitment process, please contact a member of the Human Resources team on 9490
4249.
SIGNED:___________________________________________________
DATE:_____________________________________________________
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