About the Role
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* You will play a pivotal role in shaping public sector infrastructure strategy. Reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure & Environmental Sustainability, you will lead technical professionals delivering current and future capital works programs. This includes roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater systems, and marine infrastructure.
* Provide strategic leadership to Engineering Services team, including project planning, asset renewal, and design.
* Act as asset owner for roads, footpaths, kerb & gutter, stormwater infrastructure, and marine assets.
* Deliver Capital Works Program in line with time, budget, and quality expectations.
* Lead development and implementation of Asset Management Plans, policies, and condition-based programs.
* Oversee complex civil infrastructure design and apply strategic planning to project delivery.
* Lead initiatives in traffic and transport planning, road safety, parking strategy, and active transport infrastructure.
* Manage engineering input into development proposals and infrastructure-related policies.
* Provide expert technical advice across all levels of organisation.
* Ensure effective budget and contract management across design and infrastructure portfolios.
* Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team.
What You'll Bring
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* Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or 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.