Home to the ‘Five Rivers’, the Balranald Shire offers a unique lifestyle where water sport lovers are spoilt for choice and hikers and campers have the wonders of Mungo National Park at their doorstep. Steeped in history and with easy access to the regional hubs of Swan Hill, Mildura and Griffith, Balranald Shire is a place where the community is front of mind and the Council is committed to the Shire’s long-term future.
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and motivated individual to work in a team environment as:
MANAGER OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Attractive Salary Package including Motor Vehicle & Housing up to $180,000, plus superannuation
This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Infrastructure, Water & Sewer and Works Coordinators, plant and equipment to ensure the efficient and effective construction and maintenance of roads and associated infrastructure, parks and gardens, 4 waters through the establishment of capital works/maintenance programs for the shire.
Some Key Accountabilities are:
- Provide support and advice to the Director of Infrastructure & Planning Services, formulating and estimation of the 10 year Capital Forward Works Program and annual Capital Works Program;
- Manage the Engineering subdivisional and development works approval process in consultation with Manager of Planning & Environmental Services and
- Provide professional advice as requested on construction, maintenance or operational matters as required;
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong computer literacy and the ability to work as part of a close knit and collaborative team is essential.
Some of our great benefits include a 9-day fortnight, 12% Superannuation, 15 days’ sick leave per year, long service leave after 5 years, ongoing learning and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.
Terms of employment will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2023 and Councils salary and performance management systems.
The position description is available at
www.balranald.nsw.gov.au or contact the Human Resources Officer on (03) 50201300 or
recruitment@balranald.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Friday 25th July 2025 at 5pm and should be addressed to the Interim General Manager, via email to recruitment@balranald.nsw.gov.au
Peter Bascomb
Interim General Manager