What will a day in this role look like:   

• Experience in delivering Civil design projects to a high standard, within budget and on time;
• Undertake design and study of civil infrastructure work of a diverse range of projects (including managing coastal engineering paths, bikeways, civil components of major developments) 
• Communicating and liaise with client and authorities while delivering projects drawings and reports. 
• Develop and nurturing relationships within AECOM and local industry 

AECOM is expanding its dynamic Civil Infrastructure business in Canberra and are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team.

Working with a high performing team of engineers, scientists, designers and drafters with a passion for digital delivery, you will be supporting the team in winning, managing and delivering projects across a diverse range of transport, urban development and civil infrastructure projects. 

This role is tailor-made for an individual who is passionate about developing into a future leader, who loves working with people and has the passion to mentor and lead teams aligned with AECOM’s vision to build a better world.

Some Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership, technical assessment and design for multi-disciplinary project teams in delivering site investigations and masterplanning for future development, concept designs and detailed designs, across a broad range of civil infrastructure projects.
• Being proactive to deliver high-quality and timely technical outputs that meet client expectations
• Actively contributing to the growth of AECOM’s business through client relationships and work winning
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and contributing to our high-performing, engaged and supportive team culture
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues to foster learning and knowledge sharing within the team

• Permanent, Full time
• $123,766.93 per annum plus Superannuation plus car allowance of up to c. $10k p/a.
• Exciting role in our Major Projects & Precinct team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

A s Coordinator Major Projects & Precinct Delivery you will be leading a team of project managers through project development phase, procurement, and construction, all the way to completion & commissioning of the new infrastructure in delivering high value, complex infrastructure projects within the municipality. Projects delivered in this team includes community hub & precinct, sports precincts, redevelopment of open space and flagship projects that Council will be delivering. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure relevant delivery targets for the team is consistently met, through successful delivery of capital projects and programs within the team’s portfolio, which includes team’s budgets.
• Appropriate management of team’s activities, which may include risks, costs, consultation, coordination, contract administration, reporting, and other activities associated with delivery of their portfolio of projects, in accordance with industry best practice and compliance requirements.
• Ensure there are systems & process in place to ensure protection of Council’s interests, risks, and best value, at all times, within the team’s operations.
• Effectively apply appropriate ‘portfolio’ management thinking to ensure team’s portfolio targets are met.
• Implement a culture of ‘customer first’ within the team that aligns with organisational goals & strategies.
• Ability to understand externalities that may apply, including potentially competing business needs, stakeholders impacts and other relevant strategic factors.
• With deep understanding of procurement requirements, develop and implement appropriate procurement strategies that will deliver the team’s capital targets in the most efficient manner.
• Ensure systems and processes in place to ensure appropriate & best practice contract administration is carried out.
• Accountable for high quality documentation of all tenders (including quotation) and associated contracts for projects & programs, delivered by the team.
• Ability to effectively carry out superintending duties under Council’s standard contracts, for all contracts managed by the team.
• Ensure there is appropriate project (or program) governance implemented for all projects (or programs) delivered by the team.
• Ensure there are systems and processes are in place to ensure quality and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and laws for the team’s activities.
• Ensure there is an effective Strategic and Operational links with relevant departments within Council and assist with the development and implementation of Council Plan objectives, as directed.
• Ensure appropriate engagement methodology are effectively in place and implemented across the team.
• Effectively represent the department and Council in internal, or external forums, as required.
• Management of the people in the team, which as a minimum include management of performance, well-being, and professional development of team members.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, building, project management or equivalent with experience in the project management and delivery of infrastructure works projects.
• Demonstrate extensive experience in consistently leading a high-performing multi-disciplinary team through complex and sensitive situations.
• Substantial experience in successfully managing substantial portfolio of infrastructure projects ($10m+) within budget and in a timely manner.
• Advanced level of communication & negotiation skills, including written, verbal, presentation skills & report writing.
• Experience and demonstrate understanding of Local Government processes (or similar), operating environment and governance.
• Proven success in implementing process improvement and management of risks, especially in local government capital delivery context.
• Experience in people management and in establishing & maintaining a positive, high-performing culture within a team.
• Current driver’s licence. 

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.