To our valued community; As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to impact our community and daily lives, we want to assure you that we are monitoring developments very closely and taking all appropriate action. Keeping this in mind, please be aware that our recruitment process, while going ahead, may take longer than average and we ask that you remain patient during these prolonged periods.

The Gold Coast is an outstanding global city proudly looking towards its future. We are inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity.

Here at City of Gold Coast, our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving the City Vision and our many city priorities.

• We aim high – we are passionate about delivering the best for our city
• We add value – we are innovative and make the most of every opportunity
• We work as a team – our people are great individually, but unstoppable together
• We take responsibility – we are committed to working safely, being trustworthy and owning our actions

About the Position

Located in the Transport and Infrastructure Directorate, the Infrastructure Delivery branch is responsible for:

• Delivery of the city’s capital works program, and administration of the Local Area Works (LAW) program.
• One-stop shop for all infrastructure requirements which include, project management, engineering, drafting, design, construction, cost estimations, survey and material testing.
• Delivery of approximately 400 projects each year, including community facilities, roads and rehab, foreshores, bridges, footpaths, landscaping, parks, stormwater and drainage.
• Competitive executive remuneration (up to $179,437.00 depending on qualifications, experience and performance)

This Executive Coordinator will lead the Engineering Design team through sound leadership and planning. This position ensures the provision of engineering design services, for the delivery of the capital works program, using internal and external resources, in a cost effective and timely manner and in accordance with the organisational objectives of Council.

Key Deliverables of the Position:

• Lead and influence strategic workforce planning and management to ensure the Engineering Design team services are adequately resourced to plan and respond to the growing Transport and Infrastructure Capital Program.
• To lead and influence strategic business planning, identify improvement initiatives and effective change management to provide enhancement opportunities for the section.
• Deliver on the Engineering Design strategy through sound application of portfolio management methodology, which includes the planning, scheduling, and resourcing of works through a value for money framework.
• To lead and collaborate with senior leaders to assure team operational activities are commercially competitive and promote financial and business high-performance.
• Actively develops networks across the organisation to improve and enhance relationship management.
• Ability to develop, enhance and maintain collaboration with customers across the organisation.
• To lead the development and management of the sections annual budget and associated operations.

About You

• You hold a bachelor of engineering with the emphasis on civil design and construction of municipal infrastructure and registered you a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Strong working knowledge and experience of managing a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Ability to develop leaders at all levels, creating and maintaining a leadership and development culture and promoting performance partnering.
• Ability to assess and evaluate projects for timeline, financial and progress indicators, provide strategic advice and solutions to ensure program deliverability.
• You have well-developed consultation and negotiation skills with the ability to influence project outcomes.
• You are committed to leading by example, and have a proactive and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills to develop people to achieve their personal and organisational goals.
• Ability to lead organisational change and provide continuous improvement solutions that deliver a value for money.

Please note this is an Executive Contract position and the hours of work are reflective to meet Executive duties/obligations.

About Transport and Infrastructure directorate

Transport and Infrastructure directorate is ultimately here to deliver quality infrastructure and services that align with the broader organisation vision and purpose. The directorate consists of asset custodians, service providers and business support roles that all contribute to the overall management, delivery and maintenance of quality infrastructure and services.

The Selection Process

As part of our selection process, you may be required to undertake a one way video interview via SparkHire, and a face to face interview or virtual interview via Mircrosoft Teams or Skype. You may also be required to undertake police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks and drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Australian Standards and Council's procedures.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.