City Operations Leader: Infrastructure & Community Services

City Of Unley; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Unley in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Manager City Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across civil infrastructure, urban forest, open space and waste services. You will oversee a large workforce, drive asset management, procurement and contract delivery, and contribute to governance and risk management while aligning with council objectives.

This role offers an opportunity to shape community outcomes, lead a diverse team and work within a collaborative executive

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in business management, civil engineering, construction management, natural resource management or a related discipline.
• Senior leadership experience in complex operational environments, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational service delivery, asset management, procurement, contract management and budget oversight.
• Strong experience leading workforce initiatives, employee relations and organisational change.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Sound knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance and strategic service planning.
• A commitment to workplace safety, employee wellbeing and high-quality customer service.
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil infrastructure maintenance programs and asset management.
• Lead urban forest, arboriculture and horticulture services, open space and recreational assets.
• Manage rapid response, cleansing services, waste operations and fleet management.
• Direct contracted service delivery and procurement activities to meet council objectives.
• Contribute to organisational strategy, workforce planning and risk management.

Skills

Senior leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Budget oversight

Contract management

Procurement

Workforce initiatives

Industrial relations

Strategic thinking

Governance & risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree qualifications in business management, civil engineering, construction management, natural resource management or related discipline

Job description

City of Unley in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Manager City Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across civil infrastructure, urban forest, open space and waste services. You will oversee a large workforce, drive asset management, procurement and contract delivery, and contribute to governance and risk management while aligning with council objectives.

This role offers an opportunity to shape community outcomes, lead a diverse team and work within a collaborative executive