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 MANAGER OPERATIONS   (Permanent Full Time)

Located in the picturesque Northern Rivers area of NSW, Rous County Council is a special-purpose local government organisation that delivers bulk water and provides flood mitigation and weed biosecurity services.

 The position

The Operations Branch operates and maintains Council’s assets and implements Council’s natural resource management plans through: operation and maintenance scheduling; operation and maintenance services; major maintenance projects; and emergency management.   The Manager Operations is responsible for ensuring optimum delivery of services through: efficient management of the branch; strong people management; effective participation in the management team; and excellent customer service.

 Qualifications and experience

You will require degree qualifications in civil engineering or other related discipline supported by 3-5 years in a similar role; demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical and civil systems relevant to the water supply industry; and demonstrated experience in the management of infrastructure maintenance and operation services in a water supply, treatment or distribution field.

To be successful in this role you will be well-organised, versatile, willing to embrace change, and be committed to promoting Council's values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Respect.

Please refer to the position description for full details of essential and desirable criteria.

 Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government State Award 2014. Salary range $91,000 - $106,000 per annum based on skills and experience, plus statutory superannuation (9.5%). Other generous benefits include: access to Council’s ‘Private lease motor vehicle’ arrangements; a nine (9) day fortnight; and reimbursement of relocation expenses (in accordance with Council’s policy). A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.

 Enquiries

A Position Description, Information Package and further details about Rous County Council are available on Council’s website at www.rous.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6623 3800.

 Applicants must address the selection criteria contained in the Position Description.

 Applications can be forwarded by:

• email to recruitment@rous.nsw.gov.au,
• by post addressed to the General Manager, PO Box 230, Lismore NSW 2480, or
• delivery to Reception on Level 4, 218-232 Molesworth Street, Lismore.

Applications close: 9:00am Monday, 6 March 2017

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.