An exciting opportunity exists for a Roads & Facilities Manager within our progressive regional Council.

• Senior Executive Officer Contract
• Permanent/Ongoing

About the Role

This role will manage the Roads and Facilities Department and all of its functions and relevant personnel, focussing on core service delivery areas including road construction and maintenance, building and facility maintenance and oversight of Council's livestock exchange. This role has a significant focus on developing and implementing relationships and systems to enhance productivity and service delivery to our community while demonstrating compliance with regulatory standards.

About You

The successful candidate will most likely have a tertiary qualification in civil engineering or similar discipline of relevance to the functions of the department, and an engaging managerial style. Engineering Registration in Victoria is also desirable.

About the Region

Horsham is a vibrant, inclusive community to live, work play and invest. Our municipality is located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 380 kilometres east of Adelaide. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham on the banks of the beautiful Wimmera River, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broadacre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park. The area is a major tourism destination and stop over for many travellers.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Director Infrastructure, John Martin on 03 5382 9777

For more information, please see the Position Description.

Both a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for this role and a CV, are to be attached. Please briefly address the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter.