Executive Manager Roads, Infrastructure and Essential Services
Drive major water, wastewater, and infrastructure upgrades.
Live and work in a culturally rich, welcoming remote community.
Bring your technical expertise and leadership capability to a role where you will directly influence the reliability and future sustainability of essential community infrastructure.
About Council
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council serves one of the largest and most culturally significant communities on the Cape York Peninsula. With a population of more than 1,200 residents and a land area of over 4,000 square kilometres, the Council plays a vital role in delivering essential services, infrastructure, community programs, and long‐term strategic development. Guided by a vision of building a healthy, safe, and economically strong community, Council is committed to innovation, collaboration, and culturally informed service delivery. You will be joining an enthusiastic leadership team supported by a highly engaged Mayor and Councillors who are deeply invested in positive outcomes for their community.
The Position
Reporting to the CEO, this senior leadership role will oversee roads, water, wastewater, power, waste, buildings and capital works across the community. Leading a team of approximately 50 staff, you will drive operational reliability, infrastructure upgrades and service delivery across a broad and diverse portfolio. With approximately $8M currently committed to essential services infrastructure upgrades, a key initial focus of the role will be progressing the design, planning and delivery of significant water and wastewater engineering projects.
The Person
Council is seeking an experienced infrastructure leader with demonstrated experience across water/wastewater operations, engineering projects and essential services delivery, together with proven leadership capability within complex or remote environments. Strong technical capability in essential services infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, practical problem solving and a collaborative leadership style are essential.
Why this Role
This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in a community that genuinely values its leaders. You will work alongside a supportive CEO with deep local government experience, inherit well‐run operations, and step into a role with strong organisational momentum. Kowanyama offers a lifestyle enriched by culture, community spirit, and stunning natural surroundings, with excellent fishing and a range of local facilities. Council provides attractive remuneration, subsidised accommodation, a fully maintained vehicle, annual flights home and generous leave entitlements. Most importantly, you will join a community where 90% of residents are proud of what Council is achieving – your leadership will help continue that positive trajectory.
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