Based in Alexandra, with flexible or hybrid arrangements available.
Your Impact
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape the future of Murrindindi Shire. You will lead transformative programs that protect and enhance our natural environment, strengthen sustainable and circular practices, and ensure the long‑term resilience of our Shire for current and future generations.
In this influential role, you will provide strategic leadership across environmental sustainability, resource recovery, assets and infrastructure, driving innovation, contemporary practice and positive community outcomes.
About this opportunity
Reporting to the Director Sustainability & Assets, you will lead and manage a diverse portfolio including environmental sustainability, climate change and environmental sustainability, resource recovery and recycling, strategic asset management, engineering and transport services, capital works planning and delivery.
You will:
* Provide operational and strategic leadership to a multidiscipline team of professionals
* Drive best‑practice asset management, capital works and infrastructure services across the municipality
* Lead the development and delivery of strategies, policies and plans for climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental sustainability and the circular economy
* Champion contemporary, state-of-the-art practices across your portfolio
* Apply your technical expertise to provide high‑quality advice and recommendations to teams, executives, Councillors and key stakeholders
* Support the Director in progressing long‑term planning, asset maturity and organisational capability
What you will bring
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex technical, operational or infrastructure portfolios, preferably within local government or a similarly regulated environment
* Strong understanding of asset management principles, infrastructure delivery and sustainability frameworks
* A contemporary, values‑driven leadership style with a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation and accountability.
* A genuine passion for making an enduring difference for the Murrindindi community.
Our offer
Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the picturesque townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire is renowned for its natural beauty and lifestyle, with attractions including Lake Eildon, stunning national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and proximity to Victoria's snowfields.
Located approximately 60–90 minutes from Melbourne, Murrindindi offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
We provide a supportive and flexible working environment, ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote wellbeing and work-life balance.
How to apply
For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Caroline Lintott – Director Assets and Environment on (03 5772 0***.
We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.
You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:
* online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission
* by email to ***@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
* or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.
Applications pm on 15 March 2026
Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant: