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Employment Information Package for

Built Environment Manager

Position Number POS1376

Enquiries:

Shane Eberhardt, Manager Technical Services P: 03 6323 3266

Application Closing Date: Friday, 31 March 2017 at 3pm

Address all correspondence to:

Manager Human Resources City of Launceston PO Box 396 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

Email address: contactus@launceston.tas.gov.au When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word (.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.

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Introduction Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly residents. The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405 square kilometres with a population of around 67,000 residents. The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal council in terms of population and revenue.

Launceston boasts all the major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned and operated by the City of Launceston. The City of Launceston is served by 12 Aldermen, including the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annual reporting.

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City of Launceston The City of Launceston is one of 67 Tasmanian workplaces recognised as an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian Government. An Employer of Choice is a workplace which demonstrates contemporary workplace practices and provides outstanding support for its staff. The Council employs around 570 employees across a range of responsibilities.

Organisational Chart

General Manager

Robert Dobrzynski

Corporate Services

Michael Tidey, Director

Corporate Strategy

Customer Service

Finance

Human Resources

Information Management

Information Technology

Legal Services

Rates

Strategic Procurement

Development Services

Leanne Hurst, Director

Building Services

Community, Tourism & Events

Planning Services

Environmental Services

Economic Development

Facilities Management

Rod Sweetnam, Director

Architectural Services

Inveresk Precinct

Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Parking & Carr Villa

Emergency Management

Infrastructure Services

Harry Galea, Director

Operations

Technical Services

Queen Victoria Museum & Art

Gallery

Richard Mulvaney, Director

Collections & Research

Exhibitions & Conservation

Visitor Operations

Princess Theatre

Major Projects

Dale Sinfield, Director

Investigation & Design

Procurement & Implementation

Administration Support

Civic Affairs

Communications

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Directorate Organisational Chart

Infrastructre Services

Harry Galea, Director

Manager Technical Services,

Shane Eberhardt

Built Environment Manager,

Vacant

Manager Operations

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Information for Applicants Please read this information carefully, as it will help you with the preparation of your employment application City of Launceston is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act (Clth) 1986 and the Anti Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas) during the recruitment and selection process. When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:

1. City of Launceston Application for Employment Form 2. Covering letter 3. Statement addressing the selection criteria 4. Resume

1. The Application for Employment Form is available here.

2. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you are applying

for the role.

3. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The most suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge, qualifications, relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and work attitudes is selected for the positon. Selection is based on the assessment of each application in relation to the selection criteria identified in the position description. The position description is included later in this information kit. The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform the role. You must provide a statement which addresses each selection criterion for the role. Your statement should include examples which demonstrate how you meet each criterion.

4. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work history, special skills, training and competency details and referees, plus any other information which may support your application. Be clear and informative. Include the names, position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two work referees.

Post Application Process Short listed applicants will be contacted by telephone or email to arrange an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be advised by email or post. Pre-employment checks The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical examination and consent to a national police check, at Council's expense, prior to a formal employment offer being made. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate.

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General Conditions of Employment

Position Title: Built Environment Manager

Employment Terms: Contract - 3 year fixed-term

Working Pattern: 19 day month

Total Remuneration: $95,897 - $104,787* Total remuneration includes superannuation, as detailed below

Superannuation: Employer contribution of 12.25%

Annual Leave: 4 weeks annual leave, with leave loading

Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 10 years continuous

service

The Launceston City Council Enterprise Agreement 2013-2016 is available here

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PF NUMBER: PF00099 POS NUMBER: POS1376

POSITION TITLE: Built Environment Manager

AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 7

EMPLOYEE: Vacant

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services

DIRECTORATE: Infrastructure Services

REPORTS TO: Manager Technical Services

PREPARED BY: Manager Technical Services

DATE: 13 January 2017

APPROVED BY:

NAME: Harry Galea

POSITION: Director Infrastructure Services

SIGNATURE:

POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)

•To manage and provide direction and support to staff and allocate resources within the Built Environment area. •To instigate changes to procedures and policies to ensure continuing best practice in the management of road and hydraulic assets •To undertake infrastructure and service delivery planning, and risk management to deliver Council's Greater Launceston Plan and Strategic Plan. •To prepared forward planning to reconstruct / rehabilitate road and hydraulic assets. •To investigate complaints considered to involve technical research and/or technical assessment. •To participate as member of the Technical Services management team in coordination and planning of parks and recreation, waste management, project delivery and spatial sciences. (Note: road assets include trafficable pavement, kerb and channel, footpaths, traffic furniture, street lighting, bridges, culverts and retaining walls in road reservation.) •The Technical Services Team is focussed on its customers, accountable and innovative in delivering a diversity of work. This role will actively participate in this collaborative work environment and contribute to achieving the best outcomes for a liveable city.

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Measures of

Success Provide leadership and to manage direction, support to staff and allocate resources within the Built Environment area

Provide leadership to achieve organisational priorities within the Technical Services Department.

To provide advice on the adequacy of human and physical resources to complete the tasks of the section

To ensure that staff within the section have meaningful tasks and to assist in their development

An accountable, productive and empowered Built Environment area

To undertake infrastructure and service delivery planning, and risk management to deliver Council's Greater Launceston Plan and Strategic Plan.

To implement the actions resulting for Council's Road and Hydraulic Asset Management Plan

To overview the actions and tasks of staff within the section to ensure that results are co-ordinated in the preparation of reports, future asset renewal plans or budget reports concerning the road & hydraulics section

To meet the timeframes for the establishment of budgets; and reports to peers or Council

To meet the timeframes as specified in the Asset Management Plan

Technical advice Provide technical advice on road and drainage management and construction to the department and organisation.

Provided in a timely manner

To prepare forward planning to reconstruct / rehabilitate road and hydraulic assets

To ensure that standards are followed in the estimating and design of road and stormwater projects.

Compliance with procedures and practices.

To instigate changes to procedures and policies to ensure continuing best practice in the management of road & hydraulics assets

To champion the annual review of the Road and Hydraulic Asset Management Plan and to manage the implementation of the adopted actions

To review and instigate changes to procedures and policies in Council Management System to promote 'best practice' in road and hydraulic assets

To settle a minor review by 30 June each year and a major review each 5 years after the adoption date

To investigate complaints considered to involve technical research and/or technical assessment

To investigate issues raised by the community or peers concerning technical aspects of the road and hydraulic asset system

To finalise the investigation and report on results or progress reports within 21 days of receipt

Other

Other duties appropriate for the position

Satisfactory completion of tasks within agreed timeframe

Risk Ensure adherence of effective risk management practices and procedures

Support a culture of managing risk.

Risk identified, and mitigated.

Project Management Provide advice and mentoring to the Delivery/Projects area.

Support skill development of the

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MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES AND INDICATORS

Accountabilities/ Major Duties

Activities/Tasks include: Measures of

Success Delivery/Projects area

Mentoring Perform a key role in mentoring for technical roles.

Mentoring provided and staff supported.

Strategic Planning and Policy

Participate in Directorate's policy development and strategic planning exercises.

Input provided.

Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of introducing new and improved work practices and projects within the department.

Improved work practices and projects.

Collaborate Work collaboratively within the team and across the directorate in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Support delivery of the Directorates strategic and annual plan actions.

Participation in team meetings, engaged with broader directorate, supportive of collaborative opportunities.

Work Safely with a Duty of Care for fellow employees and ensure procedural compliance

Perform all work in a safe manner in accordance with the City of Launceston's Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

While at work, a worker must –

(a) take reasonable care for his or her own health and safety; and

(b) take reasonable care that his or her acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons; and

(c) comply, so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by the person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this Act; and

(d) cooperate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety at the workplace that has been notified to workers.

(Section 28 Work Health & Safety Act 2012)

Ensure work is halted where unsafe practices are observed

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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

Yes/No

Working with Children Check required? No

If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND QUALIFICATIONS)

Tertiary qualifications in engineering

Strong management experience, and an understanding of infrastructure management and government

Evidence of strong leadership and motivational abilities in a small team environment.

Experience in managing budgets and service unit accountabilities, as well as having a good understanding of commercial imperatives.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including well developed negotiation and influencing skills, to enable effective communication with all levels of management, employees and external contacts.

Asset management system and associated software application experience would be an advantage.

Evidence of an innovative and customer focussed approach in service delivery.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS (External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)

Internal Nature of Relationships Director Infrastructure Services

Brief and keep informed on major initiatives and on exceptional incidents.

Manager Technical Services To seek support on actions and initiatives relative to roles and responsibilities.

Engineering Officers Technical Services Assist/provide advice and direction on technical or legal issues.

Infrastructure Operations Department Assist/provide advice on infrastructure issues relative to roles and responsibilities.

Infrastructure Development Liaison From time to time provide advice on appropriate asset standards. Assist/provided advice on non-compliance with permit conditions.

Municipal Emergency Management Officer Provide advice relating to stormwater or flood inundation emergency events.

Project Delivery Area Brief and monitor performance of capital program

Administration Officers Direct tasks related to activities of section.

External Nature of Relationships

Contractors/Consultants Associated with consultancy, tender and construction of projects.

Customers Technical research and assessment.

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REPORTING STRUCTURE

Manager Manager Technical Services

Direct Reports 7

DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS (Local Government Act, By-Laws etc)

As specified in 30-Pr-012

COMPUTER AND CORPORATE APPLICATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (indicate the access required for this position)

Yes/No Enter Workplace Details

Computer Access Yes

Email and Internet Yes

Technology One Enterprise Suite Yes

Employee Self Service Yes

Purchasing Yes Limit $150 000

Works & Assets Yes

Technology One Property & Rating Yes

ECM Yes

POSITION TARGET QUALIFICATIONS (required qualifications and competencies)

Bachelor of Civil Engineering is desirable

Management / business skills

POSITION SCOPE (Budget Control, Relevant Statistics etc)

N/A

Confidentiality Staff are

a) Able to access; or b) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to

information that may be related to individuals, organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of a sensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.

By accepting this position the employee undertakes:

a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employment with City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only be disclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.

b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.

c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

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OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

Is there any other background information that would assist in describing the nature and context of the role?

Nil

CITY OF LAUNCESTON'S ORGANISATIONAL VALUES Integrity – We behave ethically

We tell the truth

We keep our commitments

We meet both the spirit and letter of the law

Initiative - We lead the way

We have the courage and creativity to shape the future

We have the discipline to manage risk

We act decisively in a timely manner

Stewardship – We care about people and the community in which we live

We operate safely

We are environmentally responsible

We strengthen the community

Teamwork – We work together to achieve superior results

We share ideas and talents to develop solutions

We support and rely on each other

We value clear and open communication

Inclusion – We value diversity and respect the dignity of each person

We value differences in people and perspectives

We build relationships based on mutual trust

We recognise the contributions of every individual

Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions

We live our values

We set clear goals, measure results and seek to improve

We build the Launceston brand and reputation