Civil Works Manager

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council invites applications for the Civil Works Manager to lead the delivery of essential infrastructure services across roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater, signage, lighting and related assets.

You will manage a team of about 60 staff, drive service excellence and major maintenance programs, oversee budgets and contractors, and influence strategic decisions with executive leaders and stakeholders for sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, asset management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated ability in leading & motivating teams in the successful delivery of infrastructure works and services.
• Highly developed service delivery, project management, procurement and contract management skills.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of essential infrastructure services across roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater, signage, lighting and related assets.
• Drive service excellence, manage significant operational budgets, oversee contractors and major maintenance programs.
• Shape operational strategies, managing risk and delivering community-focused outcomes.
• Foster a high-performing, safety-focused culture and work with executive leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Service delivery

Project management

Procurement

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or asset management

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Join Inner West Council as our Civil Works Manager and lead the delivery of essential infrastructure services that keep our community connected, safe and thriving. Reporting to the Senior Manager Operations, this senior leadership role is responsible for the strategic planning, financial management and operational delivery of civil maintenance and construction programs across roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater, signage, lighting and related infrastructure assets.

Leading a team of approximately 60 staff through six direct reports, you will drive service excellence, manage significant operational budgets, oversee contractors and major maintenance programs, and ensure Council's infrastructure assets are maintained to sustainable service levels. You will play a key role in shaping operational strategies, managing risk, delivering community-focused outcomes and fostering a high-performing, safety-focused culture.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced civil engineering or infrastructure leader who thrives in a complex operational environment and is passionate about delivering tangible outcomes for the community. Working closely with executive leaders, Councillors, government agencies and stakeholders, you will influence strategic decisions, champion continuous improvement and help deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across the Inner West.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$155,168.00 - $174,643.04 + 12% Superannuation + Access to Motor Vehicle Leaseback

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, asset management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated ability in leading & motivating teams in the successful delivery of infrastructure works and services with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking.
• Highly developed service delivery, project management, procurement and contract management skills successfully utilised in delivering civil infrastructure works and services.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Closing Date

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments