Director Infrastructure

Orange City Council; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange City Council is seeking an experienced strategic leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Director Infrastructure. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee roads, water and sewer services, waste operations, building services, parks, sporting precincts, the airport and major capital projects.

You will work closely with the CEO, Directors and Councillors to drive infrastructure investment, lead a capable workforce, and shape Orange's long-term growth, sustainability and liveability for

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience within a large and complex organisation.
• Strategic expertise in infrastructure, asset management and capital project delivery.
• Strong stakeholder and political acumen with Councillors and agencies.
• Ability to build capability and lead teams through change and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the infrastructure portfolio including roads, water, sewer, waste, building services, parks and major capital projects.
• Drive significant infrastructure investment and oversee a broad workforce.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Councillors and partners to shape long-term growth and liveability.

Skills

Executive leadership

Infrastructure strategy

Asset management

Capital project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Innovation & continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or related field

Job description

• Executive Leadership Team role reporting to the CEO
• Lead the infrastructure, assets and major projects shaping Orange's future
• Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle in one of NSW's most sought-after regional cities

The Opportunity

Orange City Council is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Director Infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse portfolio spanning roads, water and sewer services, waste operations, building services, parks, gardens, sporting precincts, the airport and major capital projects.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the infrastructure, open spaces and essential services that support our growing community while shaping the long-term growth, sustainability and liveability of Orange.

Working closely with the CEO, fellow Directors and Councillors, you will drive significant infrastructure investment, lead a broad and capable workforce, and help deliver outcomes that benefit our community for generations to come.

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE (this link will work on Council's website).

What We’re Looking for

We're seeking a leader who brings:

• Proven executive leadership experience within a large and complex organisation
• Strategic expertise in infrastructure, asset management and capital project delivery
• Strong stakeholder and political acumen, with the ability to engage confidently with Councillors, government agencies, industry partners, employees and the community
• A demonstrated ability to build capability and lead high-performing teams through change and growth
• A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and delivering outstanding community outcomes
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated executive leadership experience within infrastructure, engineering, asset management or related environments.

Most importantly, you will be a collaborative and authentic leader who values people, embraces accountability and is passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the future of Orange.

Why Join Us?

At Orange City Council, you'll join a capable, supportive workforce and a collaborative Executive Leadership Team committed to delivering great outcomes for our community.

We value integrity, innovation, safety, inclusion and continuous improvement, and we're ambitious about the future of our city.

This is an opportunity to lead a portfolio that matters and make a visible difference in the community.

Why Orange?

Orange offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding executive career and an outstanding regional lifestyle.

With excellent schools, health services, sporting facilities, beautiful parks and gardens, award-winning food and wine, and a welcoming community, Orange is one of NSW's most desirable regional cities.

Applications Close: Sunday, 4 October 2026