Current Vacancies

About This Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join the Kingborough Council’s Engineering Services team.  The Asset Management Coordinator is responsible for the development and maintenance of Council’s asset registers and the provision of asset data to support the capital works and maintenance programs and strategic planning and modelling.

The position undertakes programmed and reactive data entry, database maintenance and the field-capture of asset information, including the collation of relevant condition based data.   You will also supervise other staff and contractors in collecting asset details in the field, including asset attributes and condition data.

You should have qualifications in a relevant field such as civil engineering or spatial information services and demonstrated experience in the operation of asset management systems.    Practical experience in the capture of asset information and attributes in a civil construction environment is also essential.

Further details: The position is full-time, with a salary in the range of $88,628 to $100,456 per annum.  For more information, please contact David Reeve, Executive Manager Engineering Services on 03 6211 8200.

How to Apply:  The Information Package for this role is available below.  To ensure your application is considered, you must provide a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria.   Applications can be submitted online through the Employment Portal on Council’s website.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 24 July 2020.

Mandatory Requirements

Please address these selection criteria in your application

Essential

1. Qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent asset management related qualification at Diploma level or higher.
2. Demonstrated experience in the operation of Asset Management Systems comprising Asset Management databases and Geographical Information Systems.
3. Practical knowledge and experience of asset management principles, or a demonstrated ability to acquire this knowledge.
4. Practical experience in the capture of asset information and attributes in a civil construction environment.
5. Practical experience in valuing and accounting for assets using the relevant asset management accounting standards.
6. Demonstrated ability to plan ahead and work in a systematic and organised way, seeing projects through to a satisfactory completion.
7. The ability to demonstrate clear analytical thinking and the ability to work with and solve complex engineering issues.
8. Proven ability to work in a team environment and to work independently as required.
9. Competent computer skills using Microsoft Office software.
10. Current driver’s licence.
11. White Card – Working Safely in the Construction Industry

Desirable

Experience in and knowledge of Local Government infrastructure.

About This Position

Council has vacancies for Maintenance and Construction Workers with the Roads Unit.  These positions undertake general labouring duties and plant/truck operations associated with the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets.  The key duties include earthworks, concreting, pipelaying, bitumen road patching and vegetation work.

You will need good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team, as well as being physically fit for work in an outdoor environment.  A white card, medium rigid licence and a traffic control ticket are essential.

The commencement salary is $53,223 per annum.  For more information, contact Glenn Cragg, Works Coordinator on 03 6211 8272.

How to Apply:  The Information Package for this role is available below.  To ensure your application is considered, you must provide a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria.   Applications can be submitted online through the Employment Portal on Council’s website.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 17 July 2020.

Mandatory Requirements

Please address these selection criteria in your application

1. Previous experience in general road construction and maintenance activities.
2. Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
3. Physically fit and able to undertake manual work in an outdoor environment.
4. White Card – General Induction for the Construction Industry.
5. A current unrestricted driver’s licence endorsed medium rigid.
6. Traffic Control accreditation (Control Traffic and Implement Traffic Management Plan) or the ability to acquire this accreditation.

About This Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join the Kingborough Council’s Civil Design team.

The position is responsible for undertaking a range of engineering investigations, survey, design and documentation services for Council’s capital works programs. You will be utilising design modelling software to develop designs and drawings for a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. To be considered for the role, you must have a relevant qualification, such as an associate degree in civil engineering suitable for Associate membership of Engineers Australia. Whilst previous experience in design works for infrastructure projects is desirable, recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The role is full-time and offers a base salary in the range of $61,861 to $74,885 per annum, plus 12.5% employer superannuation.

How to Apply: For further information on this position, please contact Council’s Coordinator Civil Design, Tony Bowden on (03) 6211 8200. A copy of the position description for the vacancy and information detailing requirements for applications are available on Council’s website www.kingborough.tas.gov.au. All applications must include a document addressing the selection criteria and a current resume.

Applications can be submitted online through the Employment Portal on Council’s website and close at 4pm on Friday, 10 July 2020.

Mandatory Requirements

Please address these selection criteria in your application

Essential

1.  Professional Associate Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent, suitable for Associate membership to Engineers Australia.
2.  Demonstrated ability to deliver designs for infrastructure projects including roads, drainage and traffic management.
3.  The ability to effectively use civil design software, specifically AutoCAD, Civil Site Design (Advanced Road Design) or OpenRoads Designer (Microstation Mx).
4.  Effective communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
5.  Sound understanding of Risk Management and Work Health and Safety issues, including ‘duty of care’ concepts.
6.  Demonstrated ability to work both in a team environment and to operate effectively as an individual seeing projects through to a successful completion.

Licences

1.  Current unrestricted motor vehicle driver’s licence.
2.  White Card – Working Safely in the Construction Industry, or the capacity to obtain this qualification.
3.  Confined space accreditation or the ability to acquire this accreditation.
4.  Traffic Management accreditation or the ability to acquire this accreditation.

Desirable

1.  Relevant local government experience.
2.  Project management experience.
3.  The ability to provide design and technical guidance and support to others.