Operations Manager

This role is responsible for the planning and delivery of maintenance works and minor capital delivery for Council’s public spaces including parks, gardens, play spaces and recreation areas; buildings; and water and sewerage.The purpose of this role is to lead, manage and control the operation of Council’s Water/Wastewater, Parks and Gardens and Building Maintenance teams.  This role provides strategic business planning for the development of Council’s Water and Sewer infrastructure, focusing on ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance, and long-term financial sustainability for those assets, including planning of maintenance, renewal, and upgrade works.The role contributes to the overall performance of the Infrastructure and Environment directorate of Cloncurry Shire Council. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESResponsible for managing delivery of water and sewerage operations across Council’s footprint, including the management and operation of all water treatment plants and sewage treatment plants/pump stations, together with water quality control in compliance with statutory regulations and best practice principles to the required levels of service.Overall management to ensure quality drinking water and wastewater services are provided to the community in accordance with customer service standards and legislative requirements.Responsible for managing Council buildings, facilities, and public spaces including parks, gardens, play spaces and recreation areas.Other related duties as directed by the Director Infrastructure and Environment within the scope of the position, skills, and experience of the individual.Staff/Stakeholder ManagementEnsure training plans are in place to comply with legislative requirements to maintain required skills.Ensure Council has a well-trained and competent workforce.Ensure that all workplace health and safety standards are communicated to and followed by the workforce and contractors.Provide leadership and advice to direct reports and all employees and contractors within the managed area to ensure individual accountabilities and team performance objectives are achieved.Ensure all Council policies and procedures are understood and followed.Develop a workforce resource plan that recognises current and future skill requirements in your area.Proactively manage resourcing on teams including gaining approval for recruitment and being involved in staff selection as required.This role reports to an Executive Leadership Team member and must demonstrate behaviours that are in alignment with Council values and transparency in the way work is performed and delivered.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to enable delivery of Council’s objectives.Provide effective advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.Respond to needs of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.OperationsOverall management and oversight of the operations of Water and Wastewater including Water Treatment Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, and reticulation systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures and QLD statutory regulations.Lead the Water/Wastewater branch to meet its obligation of providing quality drinking water and wastewater services to both external and internal stakeholders.Overall management and oversight of Building Maintenance in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.Overall management and oversight of Parks and Gardens in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.Manage the programmed and reactive maintenance for Council buildings, facilities, and public spaces including parks, gardens, play spaces and recreation areas.For further information please contact Human Resources Coordinator Terri Paine on 07 4742 4100 or email terrip@cloncurry.qld.gov.auor visit: http://careers.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/ Applications Close 31 August 2021 at 12:00pm CLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Cloncurry 4824