Full Time – Fixed term (5 years) - Senior Executive Officer
Work in a supportive team environment
Based in Alexandra, with flexible or hybrid arrangements available.
Your Impact
Make a lasting and measurable difference for our community by leading the strategic direction of Council's asset, infrastructure and sustainability portfolios. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape long-term asset performance, capital investment and financial sustainability outcomes that directly support service delivery across the Murrindindi Shire.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Executive Management Team, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's infrastructure, financial and environmental sustainability programs and capital works are aligned with long-term financial planning and community priorities.
About Murrindindi Shire
Nestled on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe, Murrindindi Shire is a blend of rural beauty and natural landscapes. Home to Alexandra, Yea, Eildon, Marysville and Kinglake, the Shire offers proximity to Melbourne while maintaining a strong regional identity. Our region includes Lake Eildon, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and Kinglake National Park.
Council is driven by innovation, strong governance, quality services and a commitment to environmental stewardship and community outcomes.
Your Role
As Director Sustainability & Assets, you will lead Council's asset, infrastructure and environmental functions, ensuring the delivery of high-performing core services while strengthening long-term planning, asset maturity and financial alignment.
You Will Oversee
Infrastructure operations, including plant and fleet managementRoads, bridges, drainage and transport infrastructureCapital works and renewal programsAsset management systems and long-term renewal planningResource recovery and circular economy servicesEnvironmental management, climate adaptation and sustainability programsEmergency management response and recovery functions
This role requires a leader who can integrate asset management, capital investment and long-term financial sustainability frameworks, while providing clear, evidence‐based strategic advice to the CEO and Council.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of infrastructure operations, maintenance and capital works programs.Strengthen asset management maturity, lifecycle planning and renewal planning.Align capital investment decisions with Council's Financial Plan and asset management frameworks.Provide strategic advice to Council on infrastructure, sustainability and financial implications of major strong internal collaboration and productive external stakeholder Council's participation in regional sustainability partnerships, including the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance.
What You Will Bring
Significant senior leadership experience within local government or a similarly regulated, community-accountable experience leading asset, infrastructure or operational portfolios, including capital works and renewal programs.Strong financial and commercial capability, including experience managing substantial budgets, long‐term investment programs and complex funding arrangements.Proven ability to integrate asset planning with long-term financial sustainability and risk communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil, construction, environmental or infrastructure engineering, business or finance, with engineering or professional registration highly regarded.
Our offer
Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to strong governance, environmental responsibility, community wellbeing and organisational performance.
This executive role offers a competitive remuneration package and a five-year term contract, providing the opportunity to lead enduring, sustainable outcomes for our region.
How To Apply
For more information about the role including a copy of the Position Description please visit www.murrindindi.vic.au/jobs .
Enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Michael Chesworth, Director People and Corporate Performance on 03 5772 0335.
We request that your application contains your resume and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.
You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments
by email to or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714
Applications pm on 15 March 2026
Conditions Of Employment Are In Accordance With The Murrindindi Shire Council's Enterprise Agreement. It Is Also a Condition Of Employment That The Successful Applicant
Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check Provides evidence of a valid driver's licence as the role requires travel within and surrounding the Shire