Lord Howe Island Board (LHIB) has a full-time opportunity for the right person to lead our Infrastructure and Asset Management team.

The role oversees the responsibilities, functions and resources of the Board's Asset Management Plan and Infrastructure and Assets Team to provide a safe and suitable environment for Island residents and visitors. 

You will help provide effective services and infrastructure including roads, pedestrian access, airport assets, parks and visitor facilities, coastal assets, wharf, cemetery, vehicles, plant, buildings and amenities.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 12 May 2024.

Key accountabilities

• Proactively manage the LHIB’s Asset Management Plan to achieve efficient and effective use of the funding. Managing assets include regular reporting and review.
• Plan the care, maintenance and operations of the LHIB's service infrastructure and facilities to ensure ongoing safe use and maximum productivity from available resources.
• Leadership and management of the Works team to deliver care and maintenance of assets efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other leaders within and between business units to ensure collaboration, information sharing and resource planning for optimum outcomes.
• Maintain good external stakeholder relationships to achieve service delivery and asset outcomes and positive communication.
• Manage data and information from a variety of activities to support the LHIB’s needs.
• Lead the procurement of assets, vehicles, and plant in accordance with the asset management plan.

About you

The role requires a proven track record in planning and managing people and tasks in an operational service delivery environment.

Your communication skills with internal and external stakeholders are vital, and you excel in leading a team. 

Your ability to navigate complex problem-solving while adhering to tight deadlines and budgets is enhanced by adept information technology skills.

Your core capabilities include self-management, leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, critical thinking, aligning present and future goals.

Essential requirements

• Current driver’s license.
• Relevant qualifications (Trade, Business, or Project Management) and/or or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) – applicants for an ASIC undergo a Criminal Check, a Politically Motivated Violence Check and a Citizenship Status Check.

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island. Applicants must indicate accommodation status at time of application.

Accommodation may be provided and assistance to staff who must relocate to the Island to take up an appointment may be available in accordance with the Crown Employees (Lord Howe Island Board Salaries and Conditions 2009) Award, as appropriate.

A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here.

How to apply

Apply by submitting a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.

For more information about the role, please contact Michael Chalmers via [email protected]

View the online job listing and role description: Team Leader Infrastructure and Assets