Manager Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Job title: Manager Strategic Infrastructure Planning

Company: Fraser Coast Regional Council


Job description: Manager Strategic Infrastructure Planning
Strategy and Sustainability
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

• IFA 8 – $140,056 per annum* + superannuation
• + private use of vehicle (value $17,068)
• + $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
• + 5 days additional recreational leave
• + 10-day fortnight

OR

• Stream A 8.1 – $115,654 per annum* + superannuation
• + private use of vehicle (value $17,068)
• + $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates)
• + 17.5% leave loading
• + 9-day fortnight

• PLUS $11,000-$13,000 allowance subject to qualification and experience held

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.What we are looking for:A visible, values-based, and hands-on leader who is outcomes focused, embraces out-of-the-box thinking, with a rational and analytical mind-set. You will be persuasive and politically astute navigating a local government environment to meet current and future strategic infrastructure planning community needs in an equitable, affordable, timely and sustainable manner.What your day will look like:The Manager Strategic Infrastructure Planning is responsible for leading the development and delivery of long-tern, regional infrastructure planning, strategies and policy having regard to relevant statutory, policy and financial provisions.This role will take the lead in the delivery and application of the infrastructure and engineering elements of Councils 10 year statutory review of the Planning Scheme, along with Councils 5 year statutory review of the Local Government Infrastructure Plan. This is a diverse role that will require the successful candidate to build and maintain strong, cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver results and ensure cross program cooperation.Please .What you’ll need for success:

• Tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 or above) in civil engineering, infrastructure planning or equivalent
• Experience in the design and project management complex civil infrastructure projects
• Extensive infrastructure planning experience
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of the Queensland land use planning framework
• Experience in civil infrastructure planning, strategy, and policy development activities in a local government environment
• Well developed interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication skills
• Queensland Class “C” drivers’ licence

Benefits of Working with CouncilCommitted to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. ClickWhat we Offer:

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave

Apply now:Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 12 March 2025.A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.For further details please contact Rosalyn Acworth, Executive Manager Strategy and Sustainability at or phone 0400 772 649.We’re committed to supporting people who identify as having a disability throughout the recruitment process. Let us know how we can assist.

Expected salary: $140056 per year

Location: Hervey Bay, QLD

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:10:26 GMT

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