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Director - Engineering (0004)
Reference SF22/211
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Required skills and experience

Criteria 1        Leadership in a local government environment

Significant leadership experience in a local government environment having:
  • Proven experience in a director position or senior management role;
  • Well-developed knowledge of the legislative framework applicable to the role;
  • Demonstrated record of working with elected members to help set direction and then implementing Council’s decisions;
  • The right balance of personal attributes:
    • Inclusiveness and decisiveness;
    • Strength, resilience and diplomacy.

 Criteria 2        Strategic and operational planning, and financial management

Experience in contributing to the sustainable development and management of assets, services and projects - including corporate and asset management plans, operational plans and reporting, sustainable policies and financial management for the short, medium and longer term.

 
Criteria 3        Stakeholder relationships

Ability to develop positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including elected members, strategic leadership team, employees, government/regulators, customers and the broader community. This includes a track record of working collaboratively within and across departments within a local government.

 
Criteria 4        Workforce leadership

Experience in helping to lead positive change within an organisation aligned with Council’s vision, mission, values, team goals and priorities – including nurturing a culture that values safety, continual improvement and customer focus. Experience in supporting and challenging employees to strive for excellence and become more efficient. This includes well-developed skills in:
  • Communication (including active listening);
  • Employee engagement - with staff at all levels in a professional and supportive manner;
  • Employee encouragement and support:
  • Human resource management;
  • Negotiation.

 Criteria 5        Strategic thinking
  • Ability to identify, explore and seize opportunities that are aligned to Council’s Strategic Plan;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships with key government and non-government agencies, businesses, organisations and the community;
  • Ability to articulate the community’s vision and interests in a committed and influential manner;
  • Well-developed problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing regional and rural communities;
  • Ability to maintain strategic relationships with resource sharing opportunities to ensure delivery of strategic and corporate outcomes and service delivery.

 Criteria 6        Technical knowledge and experience
  • The ability to communicate technical and/or complex information clearly and accurately.
  • Significant experience in the delivery of civil infrastructure services and projects (e.g. roads, water, sewerage).
  • Demonstrated experience in the certified management systems (i.e. ISO 9001, 14001, AS/NZ4801)
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Declaration Statement
I confirm that all answers and statements on this application form and any attachments provided (including resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.I understand that should I provide untruthful or misleading information, this application may be rejected or my employment with Maranoa Regional Council may be subsequently terminated.