Provide exceptional outcomes to the community
- Focus on innovative ways to deliver infrastructure projects and maintain assets
- A great place to live, work, and explore
Located in a stunning part of regional Victoria with an enviable lifestyle, Central Goldfields Shire is situated right in the geographical centre of Victoria. It sits between the two fastest growing regional cities in Australia: Bendigo and Ballarat and is just two hours from Melbourne. The municipality covers an area of 1,532 square kilometres and has an estimated population of almost 13,000 people. With a rich history and wonderful community feel, it boasts a vibrant and diverse culture with the benefits of a regional lifestyle. Steeped in goldmining history and nestled amongst a scenic state forest, the region is a popular and picturesque place and popular for its affordable housing and wide variety of health services, schools and recreational facilities.
Committed to achieving the best outcomes for their local community, we are seeking a passionate, innovative and community-minded leader who wants to make a difference to our residents and the region whist balancing their own lifestyle and career.
Reporting to the General Manager - Infrastructure, Assets and Planning, the Manager Infrastructure will develop, maintain and coordinate effective delivery of infrastructure services, including engineering and civil works, design, waste management, asset management, contract management and development of Council’s capital works program. Additionally, Council has a number of exciting major projects in various stages of design and delivery, with a further 14 priority projects developed to attract further investment in the Shire. The Manager Infrastructure will help bring these projects to life. As a key member of Council’s leadership team, the Manager Infrastructure will work collaboratively with all areas of Council, Councillors, community members, relevant external agencies and government departments and will contribute to the long term strategic and financial direction of Council.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will be a highly motivated and energetic leader who has extensive and diverse experience in the field of civil engineering, with exposure to asset maintenance management, contract management, and civil works design and delivery. You bring technical expertise in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, and have a keen interest in the major projects Council is delivering. You bring a structured, evidence-based approach to asset management plans, harnessing the power of data and bringing strategic thinking to the department. Your ability to engage with and influence members of the Executive Team and Councillors will enable you to deliver outstanding results for the Infrastructure Team. With a relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, you will introduce innovative work practices and solutions to help Council achieve the best outcomes for the Central Goldfields community.
Central Goldfields Shire Council recognises that the strength of its workforce is enhanced by the diversity of its people and, as such, is open to discussing versatile working arrangements.
📌 Manager Infrastructure
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