Director, Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Careers at Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Full private use vehicle

Salary sacrifice options

Training and upskilling opportunities

Long Service Leave after five years

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council, based in Scone, is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services to lead a broad portfolio of civil engineering projects, including roads, water and sewer, and parks maintenance. You will report to the General Manager and contribute to executive leadership.

The role offers a permanent position with a generous salary, 12% superannuation, a private use vehicle, ongoing development, and meaningfully improving local services for the Upper Hunter community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading at a multifunctional organisation.
• Strong civil engineering background with project management.
• Excellent communication and people skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infrastructure Services department and executive leadership team.
• Oversee civil engineering projects including roads, water and sewer, parks maintenance and operations.
• Manage project delivery, maintenance and operations within the council’s remit.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value for the community.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Upper Hunter Shire Council, based in Scone, is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services to lead a broad portfolio of civil engineering projects, including roads, water and sewer, and parks maintenance. You will report to the General Manager and contribute to executive leadership.

The role offers a permanent position with a generous salary, 12% superannuation, a private use vehicle, ongoing development, and meaningfully improving local services for the Upper Hunter community.