Manager Bridge Assets (371901)
Department of State Growth
Transport
State Roads
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
The Department of State Growth Engineers Industrial Agreement - Band C
Salary:
$137,105.00 to $153,072.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible
Job description:
Provide high level professional advice to the Director Asset Management in the strategic management of State road network assets, particularly in the specialist technical area of bridge asset management, to facilitate the effective delivery of programs and projects in accordance with Government and Agency policies and objectives.
Effectively manage the Bridge Assets Team to deliver specialist asset management and maintenance of bridges and other major structures on the State road network, as well as declared bridges (some bridges on the local road network) including the following critical and heritage structures: new Bridgewater Bridge (under construction), Tasman Bridge, Bowen Bridge, Denison Canal Bridge, Richmond Bridge, Batman Bridge, Paterson Bridge, Red Bridge at Campbell Town.
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Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a Permanent flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).
Duties
- Lead and manage a multi-skilled professional and technical team to undertake projects and tasks to manage bridge and structural assets, including the review of asset management systems.
- Support the Director Asset Management and senior management in providing high level professional advice to key stakeholders, including the relevant Minister and external stakeholders relating to bridge asset management.
- Provide high level professional advice relating to the development of bridge asset management plans, strategies and policies for the State road network to align with organisational strategic plans and guidelines.
- Develop forward programs for the maintenance, rehabilitation and structural investigations of bridges and other civil engineering structures, including routine and specific inspections and training of staff as appropriate.
- Manage professional consultants and contractors to deliver a range of specific projects and advice.
- Undertake investigation of heavy load routes and provide input to systems and processes for the management of heavy vehicle loads across the State road network as necessary.
- Undertake specific bridge management tasks, including monitoring of performance, cathodic protection, conservation plans, and emergency management planning.
- Monitor and review bridge and structural standard specifications and apply appropriate risk management strategies as to their implementation for the State road network.
- Collaborate with other Branch section heads to ensure the most cost-effective distribution of limited resources within the Branch, and develop innovative solutions to complex bridge asset projects and issues.
- Represent the Department on State and National forums as necessary.
Essential Requirements
Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:
- Satisfactory completion of a relevant 4 year (minimum) university degree in engineering that is accredited by Engineers Australia; or satisfactory completion of academic qualifications in Engineering that are recognised by Engineers Australia as being an equivalent qualification
The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.
Desirable Requirements
- Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline.
- Understanding of State and Local Government bridge asset management responsibilities
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties - Manager Bridge Assets - 371901.docx
Statement of Duties - Manager Bridge Assets - 371901.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Fiona McLeod |
| Position: |
Director, Asset Management |
| Email: |
fiona.mcleod@stategrowth.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
0455993150 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf