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Job No:
RHLC1111111125
Location:
Warwick
- Idyllic rural setting close to Brisbane and Toowoomba
- Strategic and Operational role
- Up to $143K + 12% Super + Fully Maintained Vehicle + Relocation Assistance
About the Region
The Southern Downs region boasts a vibrant rural lifestyle with many things to do and see. The four-season climate is a world away from typical Queensland regions and offers a variety of scenery, flora, and fauna. Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt are a premium food and wine destination renowned Australia wide. It is the home of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism and fifty-plus wineries.
Situated one hour south of Toowoomba and two hours south-west of Brisbane in Queensland, the Major centres include Warwick, Allora, Killarney, and Stanthorpe with the region stretching along to the New South Wales border and covering 7,122km2.
The region’s abundant land, industry diversity and transport infrastructure underpin its role as a major hub for Southeast Queensland’s agricultural, manufacturing and food processing, health and aged care, tourism, and transport sectors. The Council has committed to the future of these industries and after extensive community consultation is focused on promoting the region as a place to invest as well enjoy a myriad of lifestyle benefits.
About the Council
Supporting a population of 35,000, Council employs approximately 350 staff and has an operating budget of $90m.
Southern Downs can also look forward to strong economic growth. The recently adopted Economic Development Strategy recommends that Council pursues the four key pillars of Agriculture and Processing, Tourism and Events, Industry and Innovation and Population Attraction and Retention and provides the framework for how Council seeks to achieve the outcome of building the capacity and capability of the regional economy to protect and enhance the quality of life of residents now and into the future.
The newly structured People and Culture Directorate includes responsibility for HR and WHS and will align the strategic direction with operational excellence and deliver services, programs and projects that make a difference to the Council staff at all levels.
About the Position
This important role is required to lead the team responsible for Council’s asset management systems, consistent with the Council’s asset management policy and whole of the Council’s strategic approach.
Leading a team of five the primary objective is to drive the asset management approach for council and manage the 10-year capital project development program.
About You
You will be an energetic professional who has extensive experience in relevant functions with a local government setting or similar and will be able to demonstrate a high level of asset management planning and development of associated policies, strategy, processes and procedures. Important also for this role is your leadership ability to guide, manage and support staff in getting the best outcomes for council.
For a full candidate briefing document please click HERE
Why this Role?
This is an outstanding career and lifestyle opportunity for someone who enjoys being in a stunning regional location yet close enough to Brisbane and other larger centres and who thrives on being constructive, innovative and genuinely ‘making a difference’ within a community.
You will have your ideas supported and have a genuine opportunity to expand your skills and experience and be a valued member of the senior leadership team.
The position will be based in Warwick and in addition to an attractive salary of up to $143K dependent upon experience, you will have included a fully maintained vehicle, phone, laptop and 12% Super.
Do not miss this opportunity to combine an outstanding lifestyle with a career opportunity to lead a committed asset management function delivering for the future of the region.
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.
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Applications will close on the 5th of September at 10 pm. Please ensure you leave adequate time to complete your application before the closing date and time.
For a confidential conversation, please call Sila Tasolo on 0428 642 119 or Celia Jones at Peak Recruitment Services on 0409 119 561.