Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Sustainability
This is a high-profile leadership role that requires strategic thinking, technical expertise, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will lead a team of technical professionals to deliver infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
About the Role
* The Chief Engineer will report directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability and be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of current and future capital works programs.
The program includes roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater systems, and marine infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal role in asset management strategy, civil design, traffic planning, and the integration of sustainability outcomes into infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership to the Engineering Services team including project planning, asset renewal and design
2. Act as asset owner for roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater infrastructure and marine assets
3. Deliver the Capital Works Program in line with time, budget, and quality expectations
4. Lead the development and implementation of Asset Management Plans, policies and condition-based programs
5. Oversee complex civil infrastructure design and apply strategic planning to project delivery
6. Lead initiatives in traffic and transport planning, road safety, parking strategy, and active transport infrastructure
7. Manage engineering input into development proposals and infrastructure-related policies
8. Provide expert technical advice across all levels of the organisation
9. Ensure effective budget and contract management across design and infrastructure portfolios
10. Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team
11. Act as Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability when required
You'll Bring
* Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* Extensive experience in infrastructure planning, civil design, asset management and capital works delivery
* Demonstrated leadership experience in local government or large-scale civil infrastructure environments
* Deep understanding of asset lifecycle management and strategic infrastructure planning
* Experience with Maintenance Management and Asset Management Systems
* Strong commercial, contract, and financial management capabilities
* Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and influence across departments
* Proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure programs on time and within budget
* Familiarity with traffic and transport planning, water-sensitive urban design and sustainability initiatives
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Architecture and Planning, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services