About Inner West Council Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney. About the role The Infrastructure Planning Manager holds a pivotal leadership role, entrusted with shaping and executing sophisticated asset management policies, strategic frameworks, and innovative solutions that safeguard the integrity and longevity of Council’s infrastructure portfolio. Through visionary planning and a commitment to best practices, this role ensures the delivery of sustainable and resilient outcomes that align seamlessly with the aspirations outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. Serving as a cornerstone of infrastructure stewardship, the Infrastructure Planning Manager orchestrates the optimisation of asset performance and champions forward-thinking budgeting strategies to anticipate and accommodate evolving community needs. With a sharp focus on operational efficiency and lifecycle management, this role enables the Council to make informed, impactful investment decisions. This position oversees Council’s asset management systems, spearheading their ongoing enhancement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic planning excellence. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. Remuneration $149,199.96 to $167,926.20 12% Superannuation Access to IWC Motor Vehicle Lease Back Scheme Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications Essential Requirements Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised by Engineers Australia or significant industry experience in asset management Significant experience in effective asset management leadership, including experience in asset life cycle management and performance measures Knowledge of and ability to implement NAMS and IIMM guidelines for asset management planning and requirements of LG Integrated Planning & Reporting Framework Demonstrated financial management, procurement and budgetary experience Experience in business operations, revenue & cost control Experience in project management, contract administration and contractor supervision Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders Experience leading and managing a customer-focused team Knowledge and skills in contemporary management practices, staff management, performance management, staff development, change management and quality management systems Understanding of or experience with the Australian Business Excellence framework or experience in development and execution of improvement initiatives or continuous improvement. Working knowledge of the Roads Act, Local Government Act and Environmental Planning & Assessment Act Knowledge of and commitment to equity and diversity principles, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence Desirable Requirements Experience in asset management modelling software. Demonstrated appreciation of the complexity of Local Government, in particular the social, political and legal frameworks within which it operates Enquiries Manod Wickramasinghe, Acting Director of Engineering on (02) 9392 5638 Closing Date Sunday 10th August 2025, 11:30PM To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here How to Apply We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process. All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication. Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification. For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. Reasonable Adjustment Assistance IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. 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