The Manager City Works is a key senior leadership role at a Coastal NSW Council, south of Sydney. This position is responsible for the operational delivery, strategic direction, and continuous improvement of essential city services and infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead a large workforce of skilled and semi-skilled employees, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and sustainable outcomes that directly enhance the quality of life for the whole community.
This person must be a proven, hands on, operational leader who has a strong background in managing large teams. They will have a focus on direct workforce leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Demonstrated experience leading large teams of skilled and semi-skilled employees in operational environments (civil works, utilities, infrastructure, etc).
* Proven ability to successfully manage across multiple service areas such as civil maintenance and facilities.
* Skills in workforce planning, performance management, and staff development.
* Experience overseeing substantial operational and capital budgets in a complex environment.
* Excellent working knowledge of WHS, risk management, and compliance.
* Ability to work with unions and maintain strong workforce relations.
* Track record of innovation and continuous improvement in operational service delivery.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Oversee delivery of civil construction, maintenance, facilities management, plant/fleet operations, and after-hours emergency response.
* Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
* Champion innovation, best practice, and workforce development.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, elected officials, unions, and the community.
* Provide strategic and operational advice to Council, Executive Management, and the Senior Leadership Team.
You will have:
* A recognized degree in Engineering (Civil) and associated memberships or eligibility will be an advantage
* Experience directly managing large, varied teams in a public sector body
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others
* Strong budgetary and financial acumen
* Ability to prioritise and be solutions focused
A competitive salary package is on offer to the right candidate.
This role closes on 26th November 2025 so to register your interest, please forward your current CV to as soon as possible