Information Pack Civil Works Engineer 20140211

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Position Information Package for MO Full Time

Thursday, 13 February 2014

HOBART CITY COUNCIL

INFORMATION

PACKAGEFOR

APPLICANTS

Position : Civil Works Engineer

Employment Status : Full Time

Unit : Civil Works

Division : Infrastructure Services Division

Applications Close : Monday March 3, 2014


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CONTENTS OF THIS PACKAGE INCLUDE

1. An Introduction to the City of Hobart

2. Hobart City Council at a Glance

3. Hobart City Council Vision, Mission and Values

4. Hobart City Council Organisational Structure

5. Position Description and Selection Criteria

6. Conditions of Employment

7. Advice to Applicants

8. Submitting your application


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INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY OF HOBART

Hobart is Australia's southern most Capital and second oldest settlement in Australia.

Resting on the shores of the River Derwent with Mt. Wellington as a backdrop, the City

boasts the best natural setting of any of the Nation's capitals.

Hobart is served by the Port of Hobart, one of the finest deep water harbours in the world. Its

airport is located on the eastern shore of the Derwent River, 22 kilometres from the City.

Hobart's residential suburbs are all in close proximity of the central business district with an

efficient transport infrastructure providing easy access throughout the City and environs.

The natural, physical splendour of the City of Hobart is one of the most precious assets that

we possess. Environmental awareness within the community has never been greater and

the Council is committed to a policy of environmental friendly development.

The Hobart City Council promotes an ethic of quality customer care and seeks to ensure thatthe needs and aspirations of our community are met at all times.

We see the City of Hobart entering the 21st Century with a clear understanding of its place

amongst the great "livable" cities in the world.

Led by a dynamic Council, with a visionary strategic plan and a keen sense of purpose, and

an unbreakable unity with the community, Hobart is and will continue to be a city promising

real quality of life for this, and future generations.

HOBART CAN OFFER YOU:

Affordable housing

Stress free travelling

Quality Educational opportunities

Multiplicity of recreational opportunities

Community events & festivals

Diverse cultural, entertainment & dining opportunities

Quality Tasmanian produce and seafood

Excellent community facilities Beautiful physical setting

Fine harbour and protected waterways for boating

Easy access to popular, coastal holiday areas

Proximity to world class wilderness areas and experiences

The sense of history associated with Australias second oldest city

Renowned heritage architecture


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CITY OF HOBART AT A GLANCE

Population

(Hobart Metropolitan area): 211, 656 (ABS Census 2011)Mean Daily Max. Summer Temperature: 21.2C (Bureau of Meteorology 2013)

Mean Daily Max. Winter Temperature: 12.3C (Bureau of Meteorology 2013)

Average Annual Rainfall: 615.2mm (Bureau of Meteorology 2013)

Key industries:

9,082 (19.7%) workers employed in Public Administration & Safety largest employer by

industry

7,472 (16.2%) workers employed in Health Care and Social Assistance

4,576 (9.9%) workers employed in Education 4,145 (9%) workers employed in Retail

Housing costs:

As at March 2013 (provided by Real Estate Institute of Australia 2013) the median housing

price in Hobart is currently $360,000.

HOBART CITY COUNCIL AT A GLANCE

Total Expenditure - 2011/2012: $100.3M

No. of voters on 2013 roll: 34,745 approx

No. of rateable properties: 23,803 approx

No. of equivalent full time employees (as at 30/03/13): 618

Further informationon the City of Hobart and the Hobart City Council can be found on the

Councils website at:

http:/ /www.hobartci ty.com.au


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HOBART CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION & VALUES

VISION FOR THE CITY OF HOBART

In 2025 Hobart will be a city that:

offers opportunities for all ages and a city for life;

is recognized for its natural beauty and quality of environment;

is well-governed at regional and community levels;

achieves good quality development and urban management;

is highly accessible through efficient transport options;

builds strong and healthy communities through diversity, participation and empathy;

and

is dynamic, vibrant and culturally expressive

THE MISSION

Our mission is to ensure good governance of our capital city.

HOBART CITY COUNCIL VALUES

At the Hobart City Council:

We're about people

We value people - our community, customers and colleagues

We're professional

We take pride in our work

We're enterprising

We look for ways to create value

We're responsiveWe're accessible and focused on service

We're inclusive

We respect diversity in people and ideas

We're making a difference

We recognise that everything we do shapes Hobart's future


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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The Hobart City Council is building a corporate culture of quality and customer care that is

responsive to business and community expectations, encourages a supportive and

participative work environment for its employees and promotes improvement of its work

practices.

In support of these principles of continuous improvement, the organisation has introduced

quality assurance across all areas of activity and is currently expanding that certification to

include environmental management and occupational health and safety through an

integrated approach. The Council has also adopted the Business Excellence Framework, a

leadership and management approach to creating an environment for continuous

improvement.

In 2008 the Hobart City Council was the proud recipient of the SAI Global Business

Excellence Gold Award and Excellence Medal recognizing its success and performance at anational level.

Hobart City Council is committed to improving its performance well into the future.

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

The health and safety of its employees, contractors, volunteers and visitors is a priority issue

for the Hobart City Council. The Council is committed to providing a safe and healthy work

environment and to taking all reasonable steps to ensure that all employees and contractorsof the Council are safe from injuries and risks to health whilst they are at work. The Hobart

City Council is also committed to ensuring that volunteers and visitors are safe from harm

when in Council workplaces.

The Council makes available the appropriate resources to ensure that it complies with

relevant work health and safety legislation and that the workplace is a safe and healthy one.

The Council has in place a comprehensive system of work health and safety committees

covering all of its workplaces.

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE & GENDER EQUITY

The Hobart City Council is committed to being an employer of choice. To support this

objective the Council provides contemporary conditions of employment, competitive pay and

maintains a committed and a proactive approach to the following key areas:

Equity and Discrimination

The Hobart City Council is committed to the principles of equity and equal employment

opportunity, to the elimination of inappropriate and unlawful discrimination, all forms of

harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying in the workplace. The Council aims

to create and sustain a work environment which supports mutual trust and respect and willtake all reasonable steps to ensure that:


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All employees are able to enjoy a workplace that is free from inappropriate and

unlawful discrimination, harassment and bullying;

principles of equity and equal employment opportunity are reflected in the Councils

policies and procedures in respect of employees and employment; and

There are effective procedures in place for the resolution of the genuine concerns

and grievances of employees.

Family-friendly Policies

The Hobart City Council has in place a range of family-friendly policies and flexible working

arrangements which will assist both male and female employees in meeting their family

obligations.

Opportunities for Women

The Hobart City Council is committed to gender equity and is an equal opportunity employer.Female candidates are encouraged to apply for vacancies with the Council and selection of

the successful candidate in any recruitment is based on merit and suitability for the role

without regard for gender.

In employment, the Councils policies and actions will reflect the notions of equal opportunity

for both genders, including equal pay for the same work.


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HOBART CITY COUNCIL ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Nick Heath

General Manager

Philip Holliday Heather Salisbury David Spinks Neil Noye Roger Viney Mark Painter

Director CommunityDevelopment

Deputy General Manager / DirectorCorporate Services

DirectorFinancial Services

DirectorDevelopment &Environmental

Services

DirectorParks & Customer

Services

DirectorInfrastructure Services

Community Inclusion Equal Access

Coordination

Youth Programs Aged Services Cultural

Development

Events andMarketing

Summer Events Markets City Marketing

Human Resources .

InformationManagement- Information

Management& Services

- RecordsManagement

- LibraryServices

- Information &

CommunicationTechnology- GIS

CityGovernment

AdministrativeServices &Support

Hallkeeping

Strategic FinancialPlanning

Financial andManagement

Accounting andReporting

Budgets Rates Investments

Management

Debt Management Central

Procurement Unit

Strategic LandUse Planning

PlanningSchemes

City Design Environmental

Planning

Heritage & UrbanDesign

DevelopmentPermits

Compliance Environmental

Health

Immunisations Premises

Registration Environmental

Nuisances

Open SpaceGroup- Parks and

Recreation- Bushland and

Reserves- Open Space

Planning

CustomerServices

ParkingOperations

The HobartAquatic Centre(THAC)

MediaManagement

Health andWellness

Animal Control City Inspectorate

Engineering ServicesGroup

- EnvironmentalEngineering

- Road Engineering- Traffic Engineering- Civil Works- Emergency

Management

Professional & SupportServices Group

- Asset Services- Surveying Services- Architectural

Projects- Engineering

Projects

Environment &Operational SupportGroup

- Fleet & FabricationServices

- EnvironmentalServices

Legal Services Integrated

ManagementSystem and RiskManagement

EconomicDevelopment

Tasmanian Traveland InformationCentre (TTIC)

CorporateGovernance andPerformanceManagement

Strategic andCorporate

Planning General Managers

Office


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POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION DETAILS

POSITION: Civil Works Engineer

POSITION NO.:EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full TimeDIVISION: Infrastructure ServicesGROUP: Engineering ServicesUNIT: Civil WorksLOCATION: Hobart Council CentreCLASSIFICATION: MO Level 5RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager Civil WorksPDLAST UPDATED: June 2013

DIVISION OBJECTIVES

To provide quality customer service to a range of internal and external clients, includingratepayers, residents and the general public and to provide general administrative andspecialised support to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and the Divisions of Council.

GROUP OBJECTIVE:To strategically plan and deliver or procure road, traffic, parking, stormwater, waterways,facilities and essential services in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner for thecurrent and future needs of the community.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:To be responsible for:

The forward planning and management of capital works projects.

The organisation of work teams in an efficient and effective manner.

The preparation of Workplace Health & Safety documents associated with capitalworks.

The review of works to ensure compliance with WHS documents and appropriatepractices.

The ongoing implementation of a Safety Culture throughout the Unit.

Coordination, consultation and cooperation with all other Units and other organisationassociated with capital works.

The review of project works to identify efficiencies and improvements.


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KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The key functions and responsibilities of the position are to:

Undertake strategic planning for the Civil Works Unit. Assist with the development and implementation of future capital works projects and

associated funding requirements. Prepare Workplace Health & Safety documents associated with capital works. Manage works crews and subcontractors to ensure activities can be performed

safely, in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, Hobart CityCouncil Corporate Policies and HCC Health and Safety Policies;

Review estimates associated with capital works projects. Provide professional advice and support to asset managers and designers of capital

works projects. Supervise a team of employees who are responsible for the undertaking of capital

projects. Be responsible for timely reporting of the outcomes of civil works activities to the

Manager Civil Works. Attend meetings outside of normal business hours and inspect work sites or

emergency events when necessary.

Develop and maintain, in consultation with the Manager Civil Works, the forwardprogram of works for the Asphalt Construction Sub-Unit and Civil Construction Sub-Unit;

Monitoring the quality, effectiveness and safe delivery of works, providing timelysupport and taking corrective action when required to maintain the works program.

Ensure that the financial and other performance targets for the Asphalt ConstructionSub-Unit and Civil Construction Sub-Unit are met;

Ensure that the Sub-Units operates in accordance with the Councils integratedmanagement systems;

Negotiate with contractors and other stakeholders as required to implement projects;

Ensure that a strong attitude towards high quality customer service is beingdeveloped and maintained at all times;

Ensure CouncilsEmployee Code of Conduct is complied with at all times;

Ensure cost effective contract management across the Sub-Units; and

Note:Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Councilmay direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks as are within the limits of theemployees skill, competence and training.

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

INTERNAL:Reports to: Manager Civil Works.

Supervises: Asphalt Construction Operations Manager and Civil Construction OperationsManager.

Close liaison and communication with Technical Officer Civil Works,Stormwater & Maintenance Operations Manager and other Unit members.


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Liaison with other members of Engineering Services Group, members ofProfessional Services Group, operations managers within the workforce andmembers of other Council Divisions.

EXTERNAL:Communication and liaison with the following:

Members of the Hobart community, both residential and commercial External service providers including contractors and consultants Service Authorities including Telstra, NBN, Southern Water and Aurora Southern Tasmanian Councils

SELECTION CRITERIA:

QUALIFICATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE An appropriate tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or acceptable equivalent, is

mandatory.

Relevant post graduate qualifications are desirable.

A broad range of appropriate professional and specialist skills and experienceobtained through a diverse range of relevant employment, including at supervisorylevel.

ROLE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCESpecific knowledge and experience in the following:

Construction activities and planning Preparation of Workplace Health & Safety documents associated with construction

works Management of workforces, project management, civil engineering works, roadworks. Emergency management and emergency response

SUPPLEMENTARY SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

Technical:

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and project management software andbe able to read documents and maps using design drafting and GIS software

Cost estimation of civil works. Harmonisation Legislation and Codes of Practice

Management & Adm inis t rat ion:

Risk management practices. Tendering and contract management practices. Quality management systems and the Business Excellence Framework.

Planning & Moni tor ing:

Familiarity with and knowledge of the Councils Hobart 2025 A StrategicFramework, Strategic Plan 2008-2013, Annual Plan, Unit Plans, Key PerformanceIndicators, Strategic Measurement System and Annual Report.


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Communicat ing:

Ability to convey new ideas and technical information in a manner which is easilyunderstood by people from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds;

Ability to present information to both large and small groups; and High-level written communication skills including creating of reports, discussion

papers and general correspondence.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

COMMUNICATION Ability to convey new ideas and technical information in a manner which is easily

understood by people from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds; Ability to present information to both large and small groups; and High-level written communication skills including creating of reports, discussion

papers and general correspondence.

NEGOTIATION Demonstrated ability to plan and lead effective negotiations; Ability to work through tense or complex situations; and Ability to foster trust with a range of stakeholders.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Demonstrated ability to anticipate and minimise potential conflict; and Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts at a range of levels, interpersonal, team,

customers, suppliers, etc.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Ability to build productive, long term relationships with a range of stakeholders; Demonstrates the ability to build trust and credibility; Demonstrated ability to add value to business outcomes; and Demonstrated compatibility with Hobart City Council code of conduct behaviours.


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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT:

The provisions of the Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2012 apply to this position.

SALARY:

This position is classified as a Level 5 within the Municipal Officers classification structure.

The salary range is from $85,532 to $92,658 per annum. The salary paid will be within that

range according to the employees qualifications and experience.

LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS:

Annual Leave:

For each full year of service, an employee accrues an entitlement to 152 hours annual leave

exclusive of public holidays.

Purchased Leave Scheme:

The purchase leave scheme allows an employee to purchase an additional 4 weeks leave

per year by an appropriate reduction in salary for a period of 12 months.

Long Service Leave:

An employees long service leave entitlement of 488 hours becomes available after 10 years

of service. Employees will be entitled to payment of pro-rata long service leave on

termination after 7 years of service.

Personal Leave:

An employee is entitled to 101.5 hours of personal leave on commencement. Further

personal leave accrues thereafter at the rate of 101.5 hours per year. Personal leave may

be used when the employee is:

absent due to personal illness or injury; or

required to provide care to a member of the employees immediate family or

household who is ill or injured and requires such care.

17.5% of any unused personal leave will be paid to the employee on retirement or

resignation.

Parental Leave:

Under the HCC Enterprise Agreement paid maternity leave (13 weeks) and paid paternity

leave (2 weeks) is available to employees after 9 months of service. Employees are also

entitled to unpaid parental leave. In addition to entitlements to paid parental leave under the

Agreement, employees are also entitled to paid parental leave under the Federal

Governments National Paid Parental Leave (NPPL Scheme)

Annual Leave Loading:

Annual leave loading is paid in early December each year. Payment is 17.5% of salary for a

4 week period.


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HOURS OF WORK:

The spread of ordinary hours under the Agreement is from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to

Friday. For a full-time employee, the normal hours of work will be 38 per week and will be

worked in accordance with the prevailing arrangements for this position within the

Infrastructure Services Division. Most employees however, work to either a 9 day/ 2 week

cycle, with 1 rostered day off every 2 weeks or a 19 day/ 4 week cycle with 1 rostered day offevery 4 weeks.

SUPERANNUATION:

The Hobart City Council will make employer superannuation contributions on the employees

behalf at a level of 12.5% of the employees ordinary time earnings (as per the Australian

Taxation Office definition).

Employer contributions may be directed to either Quadrant Superannuation or Tasplan Superor any other complying superannuation fund of the employees choice. If no choice is made

by the employee the Council will direct the employer contributions to Quadrant

Superannuation, as the default fund for Council employees.

Employees may make voluntary personal superannuation contributions to their chosen fund,

either by salary sacrifice out of pre-tax income, or out of post tax income.

REMOVAL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES:

When a person residing interstate or beyond daily commuting distance from Hobart isappointed to a permanent position with the Council, the reimbursement of removal expenses

relating to the appointee, partner and any dependent children (if applicable) may be paid

subject to the conditions contained within the Councils Removal Expenses policy.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:

It is the Council's desire that every employee be given the opportunity to develop. The

Council's commitment to this aim is seen through:

a) Provision of fully funded training for in-house and external training courses.

b) Study assistance, for employees undertaking relevant qualifications

HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELFARE:

The Council offers employees the opportunity to access lower cost private health insurance

cover through:

The Local Government Employees Health Plan; or

The MBF Corporate Health Plan.

Staff discounts are provided for all employees for aquatic and gymnasium membership at

The Hobart Aquatic Centre. Employees are also entitled to free gymnasium membership of

the HCC Health and Wellness Centre located in the Hobart Council Centre.


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Independent counselling services are provided if needed by a Council sponsored Employee

Assistance Program, which is also available to immediate family. This confidential service is

available 365 days a year.

An active Staff Social Club conducts regular events for members and staff.

MEDICAL ASSESSMENT:

Comprehensive pre-employment medical examinations including drug and alcohol testing for

candidates are an integral step in the recruitment and selection process.

PROBATION PERIOD:

The appointment to this position is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

ADVICE TO APPLICANTS

Thank you for giving consideration to applying for a position with Hobart City Council. Please

read the following information before applying.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Hobart City Council positions are filled in accordance with suitability for the position, the

relative merits of the candidates and relevant legislative requirements. Merit and suitability

are assessed through a selection process that comprises the written application, the

applicant's performance at interview, any assessment tools that are utilised and referee

reports.

YOUR APPLICATION

Job applications need to be clear and concise as this is the first step in demonstrating your

relevant knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience. All applications will be considered

based on the essential and desirable requirements of the positions (the selection criteria is

sometimes referred to as required attributes). The selection panel reviews all written

applications and short-listing for the interview is based upon statements addressing the

selection criteria. Many applicants do not proceed past this first stage of assessment due to

failing to provide sufficient information in their applications.

Your application should provide information that demonstrates the following:

Your knowledge and skills against each of the selection criteria citing relevant

examples.

Your experience and qualifications and/or ability to develop the skills required.

Presentation

Please do not use a presentation folder when submitting your application. Simply secure

your application with a paper-clip in the left-hand corner. As your application will not be

returned to you, it is important that you keep a copy for your reference, making sure that you

do not include original documents.


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THE FORMAT FOR YOUR APPLICATION IS:

Covering letter

It is recommended that you include a short covering letter that introduces yourself and details

the reason that you are applying for the position.

Current resume/curriculum vitaeA resume is a history of your employment and work experience and should cover the

following areas:

Your employment history in reverse chronological order, starting with your current

employment.

Details of the positions that you have held, including employment dates, capacity in

which you were employed (e.g.; full-time, part-time, casual), where you were

employed and brief outline of the main duties and responsibilities.

Your educational qualifications. This should include the title of your qualification, the

year awarded and the title of the institution attended. Copies of your academic

qualification should also be attached. Information regarding training courses or developmental programs that you have

attended should also be included.

Selection Criteria

A statement addressing the selection criteria must be included with your application.

The selection criteria represent the minimum level of knowledge and skills that individuals will

need in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. You must address each

criterion in your application citing relevant examples on how you believe you meet or have

the potential to meet the requirements. The criteria should also be addressed in terms of themajor duties of the position for which you are applying.

Applications are rated against the selection criteria in order to short-list candidates for

interview and then to select the most suitable and meritorious applicant form the field of

candidates interviewed.

In addressing the selection criteria you should consider the following guidelines:

Read the selection criteria carefully and identify the major factors in each selection

criterion.

Determine how you meet each criterion. When making a statement on how you meet the criteria, cite relevant examples that

detail how you were involved in a process, or how you applied a relevant skill or

ability. In providing evidence or support your achievements, explain how you were

successful.

Check that you have addressed the major factors.

It is not sufficient to simply state that you meet the criteria without explaining how.

The suggested length of response should be approximately half-one page per criteria.

As a general rule, the more senior the role, the more complex the selection criteriaand the more detailed your response should be.

Please note: Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be

accepted


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Referees

Details of at least two referees should be included with your resume. It is desirable for at

least one referee to have been a supervisor or manager from your past employment.

You should:

Supply each referee's name, position, organisation, business address and contacttelephone number/s.

Contact your referees with the details of the position that you are applying for in the

event that they may be contacted to provide a verbal report about your skills and

abilities and suitability for the position for which you are applying.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Applications can be submitted either by:

Mail

Group Manager Human Resources

Hobart City Council

PO Box 503

Hobart TAS 7001

Or

Email

[email protected]

Further Information:

For further information regarding this position please contact: Russell Dowd Manager

Civil Workson telephone number (03) 6278 0218or via email [email protected].

Closing Date for Applications: Monday March 3, 2014

Please note: Applications that are not received by the closing date will not be accepted.

N.D Heath

GENERAL MANAGER
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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