Manager Bridge Assets (371901)

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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

• Current driver licence

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 Stateme