Opportunity to lead a high performing and dynamic portfolio Critical Senior role managing the on-ground delivery of a diverse range of projects across a large organisation Progressive organisation committed to supporting our people to deliver great outcomes for our community 5 Year fixed term contract Are you a passionate and progressive leader, with senior management experience managing the delivery of projects and/or contract management? Then our Senior Leadership team wants you A fulfilling day at work for you could be: Providing strategic leadership to a team of technical experts delivering large capital and operating projects Embedding a ‘safety first’ culture within the City Operations Division Managing the tendering, negotiation, awarding and management of construction & delivery contracts ensuring best value & risk mitigation for Council Ensuring the successful delivery of a significant annual capital (circa $50M) and non-capital program Sound good? Keep reading The benefits of joining our organisation include: Chance to be part of a newly re-structured organisation focused on future proofing local government, in a brand new division driving best practice in the delivery of projects and the maintenance of Council assets Leading a highly specialised team of project management and delivery experts Providing advice to the Executive and to Council on all aspects of project delivery Let’s catch up - click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by, 9am Wednesday 11 September 2024. Need more information about us? Keep reading About Us The City of Charles Sturt is home to 105 diverse cultures that have made our City a vibrant and dynamic community unlike any other in South Australia. We celebrate this rich tapestry of culture within our community and define ourselves by highlighting our diversity. We champion unity in diversity and aim to be an employer for all people. We are committed to representing our community within our workforce, shaping a collective future together. The City of Charles Sturt is a place where everyone belongs, and our community and organisation means the world to us. When we say "Means the world", we are recognising how important our place is to each and every one of us. As an organisation of over 500 employees, we are committed to anticipating and responding to the needs of our growing and evolving community. We prioritise our customers’ experience and strive to create a unique and special people experience for every employee. We actively support a Working Flexibly strategy to deliver customer centred experience for our community and an employee experience that is empowering and flexible. Talk with us about what flexibility works for you and best supports the delivery of the services that drive our organisation forward. About the Team We are looking to enhance our organisation’s performance and are striving for excellence in delivery of projects on time & on budget, with our community at the heart of everything we do. An established core portfolio formed through the consolidation of open space, property and civil infrastructure project delivery teams, the portfolio is a blend of experienced project superintendents managing delivery contracts and specialist internal construction delivery teams. This team of specialists are responsive to leaders who empower them to deliver through setting clear strategy and expectations. Public value will be achieved through delivering capital and operating projects within set timeframes and financial parameters, supporting excellence in customer experience & fulfilling commitments to our community by delivering our strategic initiatives in a diverse organisation. The team is currently configured as just over 40 FTE. Reporting to the General Manager City Operations , this senior position will provide the strategic direction and lead the Construction & Delivery Portfolio to ensure all related functions support the delivery of our Community Vision. To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with a focus on safety, service delivery, budget management, commercial management, innovation and operational excellence. Post graduate or professional qualifications in business management or a related field, and significant demonstrated experience at a management level. Project Management qualification and/or demonstrated experience Demonstrated experience in the application of continuous improvement principles For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. Enquiries about this position may be made to Brooke Bezzina, EA to GM City Operations on 8408 1510. Position Description - Manager Construction & Delivery