Manager Works

Shire of Bridgetown‑Greenbushes – Bridgetown WA Shire of Bridgetown‑Greenbushes (the Shire) offers an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for an energetic professional to fill an important management role. As the successful Works & Services Manager, you will manage outdoor operations and oversee a team of supervisors and a technical officer to deliver the Shire’s Works & Services obligations. Position Objectives Provide effective leadership, planning, and delivery of all civil infrastructure, maintenance, and operational services, including roads, drainage, parks, waste, plant and fleet, and depot functions across the small Shire of Bridgetown‑Greenbushes. Ensure works and services are delivered in line with community needs, statutory obligations, and Council’s strategic objectives. The role includes an expectation of reasonable overtime, which has been factored into the total remuneration package. Operational Management Manage and lead the overall performance of the Works & Services team and achieve the goals and outcomes of each position and of the department. Lead and supervise the day‑to‑day operations of the Works & Services team. Oversee the development and implementation of annual, 5‑year and 10‑year maintenance and capital works programmes. Monitor performance against operational budgets and schedules. Ensure effective asset management practices, including inspections and reporting. Lead, mentor and develop staff. Ensure a commitment to customer service within the Works & Services team and continued achievement of the Shire’s Customer Service Standards. Ensure the development and maintenance of minimum standards for gifted and accepted assets from developers, Shire‑constructed and renewed assets, design drawings and specifications. Ensure the development, maintenance and review of departmental process maps, strategic plans and business plans. Keep the Council and Executive team regularly briefed on the delivery of maintenance schedules, major projects, trends in infrastructure technology, performance of the Shire’s infrastructure, funding requirements, regional transport, traffic and road safety. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and collate evidence and prepare legal briefs, as required, to ensure the protection and enforcement of the Shire’s legal rights. Regularly review risks associated with the team, and the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure. Deliver a design programme, with emphasis on maintaining reputation for grant‑funded project delivery. Develop and maintain a framework for quality, budget and timeliness control of the delivery of the annual Capital Works Programme, including capital projects and related tenders, request for quotations, contractual documentation and contract management. Represent the Shire at the Southwest Regional Road Group meetings. Leadership & Staff Management Provide direction, mentoring, and support to tech officers, supervisors and works staff. Maintain a safe and positive team culture aligned with the organisation’s values. Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures and WHS requirements. Infrastructure & Asset Delivery Oversee the planning, design, delivery and supervision of civil capital projects. Ensure all works comply with engineering standards, regulations and funding agreements. Manage external contractors and consultants engaged for capital works and maintenance. Financial and Contract Management Prepare and oversee cost estimates, budgets and procurement documents. Monitor expenditure and ensure effective use of Council resources. Oversee contracts and service agreements, ensuring quality and value for money. Strategic and Regulatory Compliance Contribute to strategic planning and service reviews in the works and infrastructure portfolio. Ensure compliance with local government regulations, environmental approvals and relevant legislation. Provide reports and recommendations to the CEO and Council on infrastructure and operations. Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service Liaise with community members, stakeholders and Councillors regarding works programmes and service issues. Respond to service requests and complaints in a timely, professional manner. Foster cooperative working relationships with internal departments and external agencies. Establish effective working relationships and work cooperatively with State Government agencies, including Main Roads WA and service authorities. Work Health & Safety Comply with all WHS legislation, Council policies and procedures. Take appropriate action to maintain the health and safety of self, other employees, workers and community. Report hazards, incidents and accidents promptly, in accordance with procedure, and take part in investigations as necessary. Promote a strong safety culture within the team. Conduct and ensure completion of risk assessments and job safety analyses where relevant. Promptly report all incidents, accidents and hazards. Implement hazard controls in line with the hierarchy of control. Escalate significant WHS risks to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) as required. Participate in the Shire’s Safety Committee meetings and workplace risk assessments for the identification and control of hazards. #J-18808-Ljbffr