Growing, Developing, Changing

The Shoalhaven — adjacent to the Jervis Bay area and occupying 165 km of stunning coastline, including 109 beaches, which we proudly assert have the whitest sand in the world. Pristine natural Australian bushland abounds with national parks and state forests fronting our beaches and lakes. A community of over 100,000 people, living in urban and rural environments, and having a strong commitment to the arts and music, a competitive sporting culture, and an appreciation of relaxed living. With the temperate and reliable climate, abundant natural attractions and recreational opportunities, affordable housing and economic growth, this is the ultimate destination to combine your career with a lifestyle envied by all.

The Shoalhaven City Council — progressive, innovative, financially sound. The Assets and Works Group has a staff of 354 and operates a budget of $140M Operations and $70M CAPEX. The Director will contribute to the Council’s Community Strategic Plan, with a strategic focus on asset management to ensure long-term viability, through the resource plans including: The Four-year Delivery Program; Long-term Financial Plan; Asset Management Plan, and Workforce Plan.

You will have strong senior management skills, effective working relationships, be critical thinking, creative, and innovative to the vision, goals and values of the Council and the City. Your organised and detail-orientated skills, ability to lead a talented staff group in managing workload and multiple projects effectively, given competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, will be well regarded. Your skills and experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, and the management of public assets will be critical to success in the role. A very attractive Total Remuneration Package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Please send your CV to apply@blackadderassoc.com.au to obtain an Information Package and contact Stephen Blackadder on 0412 255 149 to discuss the position in confidence.

Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.

Applications close Monday, 4 September 2017.