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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive to Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
With a growing population, Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities.
Our region is famous for its food and wine as well as having high quality education and health services. There is a wide range of housing options and excellent rail and road networks with Bendigo Airport having regular direct flights to Sydney. We provide over 65 important services to support our community which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
In this busy role, you will effectively lead the Works civil construction teams, and contractors, in the construction and reconstruction of the civil infrastructure for the City of Greater Bendigo. The type of projects undertaken include road reconstruction, CBD footpath paving projects, Road safety work, drainage and other essential civil infrastructure projects.
You will lead the development and maintenance of the program of civil construction and reconstruction within the unit including contract management, project management and community engagement. You will ensure that all projects are completed as per the scope, in the required timeframes and to budget.
With a focus on safety and OH&S, you will provide supportive team leadership and direction to a team of approximately 20 staff and contractors as required.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will have extensive experience and knowledge of civil construction and maintenance, strong project management skills, be a demonstrated supportive leader with excellent communication skills together with knowledge financial management. If you have strong experience in a similar role and /or formal qualifications in civil engineering or project management in civil construction we welcome your application.
A drivers licence, police check and employee working with children check are required for this position.
Benefits
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Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Brett Martini, Manager Works on 0428 337 530.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 18 September 2024.
Yearly based
City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia
City of Greater Bendigo,Victoria,Australia
