Are you an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated leader ready to make a lasting impact? Mildura Rural City Council is seeking applications for the position of Manager Works & Infrastructure, a pivotal role shaping the future of our vibrant regional city.
Position details
* Full-Time Five-Year Contract
* Job Number: R2697
* Applications Close: 4pm, Thursday 8 January 2026
Why Join Us?
At Mildura Rural City Council, we value our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career and lifestyle:
* Flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options
* A regional city lifestyle with an exceptional work-life balance
* Professional development opportunities to grow your career
* Generous salary package
* Relocation assistance available
About the Opportunity
As Manager Works & Infrastructure, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across key service delivery areas. Success in this role requires:
* Proven managerial experience and strong leadership skills
* Relevant qualifications and technical knowledge
* A commitment to driving innovation and excellence in infrastructure services
* A passion for contributing to the growth and sustainability of our community
About Mildura
Mildura Rural City is one of Victoria's fastest-growing regional municipalities, located on the iconic Murray River in north-western Victoria. Renowned for its agriculture, horticulture, and tourism industries, Mildura offers:
* A warm climate and relaxed lifestyle
* Quality services and exciting attractions
* Strong community spirit and diverse cultural experiences
* Easy access—just a short flight from Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney
* With outstanding professional, social, sporting, and educational opportunities, Mildura is the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy life.
What you will bring
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in strategically leading and managing an operational division.
* Highly developed leadership skills including the ability to live the principles of the organisation
* Demonstrated ability and desire to contribute to an effective Strategic Leadership Team, and to also create high performing teams that align with the customer-centric organisational direction and produce desired results.
* Demonstrated strategic planning abilities including conceptual and analytical skills.
Salary and Conditions
A performance-based contract and a salary package of $212,013 will be offered to the successful applicant. A Vehicle Allowance and superannuation are included as part of this package. You will also have access other generous entitlements through our Enterprise Agreement.
Mildura Rural City Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a culture that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide a Police Check prior to commencing employment.
Mildura Rural City Council is a Child Safe organisation and as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. Applicants may also be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check as per the requirements of the role.
About our organisation
Mildura Rural City Council is a dynamic local government organisation that provides 100+ different services, facilities, programs and infrastructure to a resident base of 56,000+. Our workforce of 600+ employees support our community and help make our region a great place to live, work, play and visit. Learn more about our organisation at
About our region
Mildura Rural City covers almost 10 per cent of the state of Victoria and shares borders with both New South Wales and South Australia. The region is home to Mildura - a vibrant city of 35,000+ people - and a range of smaller townships and rural communities spread across 22,000 square kilometres.
Only a short flight from two capital cities, Mildura boasts quality services, exciting attractions, diverse industries and a strong community spirit. There are fantastic professional, cultural, social, sporting and educational opportunities on offer. Learn more about our region at
Applying for this position
All applications must include:
* A completed Job Application Form
* A resume
* A covering letter
Applicants that do not address the key selection criteria in their application may not be considered
Want to know more?
Visit for a copy of the Position Description and Application Form.
If you would like a confidential discussion about the position please call Daryl Morgan, General Manager Infrastructure & Assets on to schedule a suitable time.
If you would like to know more information about Mildura Rural City Council or the recruitment process, please call Human Resources on or email