* Senior leadership role with significant community impact
* Attractive contract to $180K Base (pro rata) Benefits, Relocation and Accommodation
* Lead multi-disciplinary teams across infrastructure, roads, and essential services
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic Manager – Roads, Infrastructure & Essential Services to join a regional council on a fixed‐term contract basis.
Reporting directly to the CEO this position plays a critical leadership role in planning, delivering, and maintaining essential infrastructure and services, including roads, utilities, and community assets.
This role is ideally suited to a senior professional who thrives in a hands‐on leadership environment and is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for regional and remote communities.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading strategic and operational planning for infrastructure, roads, and essential services
* Overseeing construction, maintenance, and upgrade programs across community assets
* Managing capital works projects to ensure delivery within budget, scope, and timeframes
* Providing high‐level advice to the CEO and Council on infrastructure priorities and service delivery
* Driving funding opportunities and managing external stakeholder and government relationships
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safety standards
* Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high‐performance culture
* Managing departmental budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation
* Building strong partnerships with community, government agencies, and stakeholders
* Ensuring continuous improvement, risk management, and service quality across all operations
About You
You are an experienced leader with a strong background in infrastructure, construction, or essential services delivery, ideally within a local government or similar environment.
You will bring:
* Demonstrated experience at senior management level
* Strong background in infrastructure, roads, or project management
* Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex programs of work
* Sound financial management and budgeting experience
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to operate strategically while remaining operationally hands‐on
* Strong understanding of compliance, risk, and governance frameworks
* High‐level problem‐solving skills and the ability to work autonomously
* Cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively within remote or Indigenous communities (highly regarded)
* Current driver's licence and ability to obtain a police clearance
To Apply
Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Gayleen on 07 4034 5000.
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