Overview
Applications close 10:00 AM, 23 February 2026
* Reference number 06-2026
* Job type Contract
* Package Total remuneration package in the range of $150,000 to $160,000
* Attractive remuneration packaging including full private use of a council vehicle
The manager operations is a senior leadership role within council, providing strategic and operational direction across road construction, road maintenance, open space, spray sealing, and emergency management functions. The position is responsible for the governance, planning, and delivery of major capital and operational programs, oversight of substantial budgets, and leadership of a large, diverse outdoor workforce.
Working collaboratively with the executive leadership team, the role ensures service delivery aligns with council's strategic objectives, legislative requirements, and community expectations, while driving a strong culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable outcomes for the municipality.
To be successful in this role you will need
* Qualifications
* Essential / desirable – Tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management, infrastructure management or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
* Essential – Current driver licence.
Experience
* Essential – Demonstrated management experience in local government or a comparable organisation, with responsibility for operational service delivery, asset management, and capital and maintenance programs.
Key selection criteria
* Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary operational teams in the delivery of construction, maintenance and public works services.
* Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of asset management principles within a local government environment.
* Demonstrated experience delivering capital works and operational programs, including project management, procurement, contract management and risk control.
* Demonstrated understanding of local government governance, statutory obligations and compliance requirements, with the ability to deliver practical operational outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in budget development and financial management, and the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, stakeholders and the community.
For more information
A full position description, the key selection criteria and information on how to apply can be found in the information package, or by requesting a copy from customer service on 1300 656 564.
For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Liam Arnott, director assets and community on 0428 523 368 or liam.arnott@moyne.vic.gov.au
Postal applications
Confidential – Manager OperationsPeople and Culture CoordinatorPO Box 51Port Fairy VIC 3284
Applications
* Based at the Koroit depot
* Attractive remuneration packaging including full private use of a council vehicle
The manager operations is a senior leadership role within council, providing strategic and operational direction across road construction, road maintenance, open space, spray sealing, and emergency management functions. The position is responsible for the governance, planning, and delivery of major capital and operational programs, oversight of substantial budgets, and leadership of a large, diverse outdoor workforce.
Working collaboratively with the executive leadership team, the role ensures service delivery aligns with council's strategic objectives, legislative requirements, and community expectations, while driving a strong culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable outcomes for the municipality.
To be successful in this role you will need
Qualifications
* Essential – Current driver licence.
* Essential / desirable – Tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management, infrastructure management or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Experience
* Essential – Demonstrated management experience in local government or a comparable organisation, with responsibility for operational service delivery, asset management, and capital and maintenance programs.
Key selection criteria
* Demonstrated experience leading large, multi-disciplinary operational teams in the delivery of construction, maintenance and public works services.
* Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of asset management principles within a local government environment.
* Demonstrated experience delivering capital works and operational programs, including project management, procurement, contract management and risk control.
* Demonstrated understanding of local government governance, statutory obligations and compliance requirements, with the ability to deliver practical operational outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in budget development and financial management, and the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, stakeholders and the community.
For more information
A full position description, the key selection criteria and information on how to apply can be found in the information package, or by requesting a copy from customer service on 1300 656 564.
For further information about the position or duties involved, please contact Liam Arnott, director assets and community on 0428 523 368 or liam.arnott@moyne.vic.gov.au
Postal applications
Confidential – Manager Operations
People and Culture Coordinator
Moyne Shire Council
PO Box 51
Port Fairy VIC 3284
Applications
Applications close 10:00 AM, 23 February 2026
Moyne Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
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