Director, Infrastructure, Planning & Community Growth

McArthur; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking an exceptional Director Infrastructure and Development to join the Executive Team, leading a broad portfolio including Engineering, Operations, Parks and Planning. The role focuses on delivering community-facing infrastructure and place-based outcomes that strengthen communities in central Victoria.

You will guide strategic directions, manage significant projects and foster authentic engagement with residents and partners to build sustainable, thriving

Qualifications

• Experience leading within complex, community-facing organisations.
• Exceptional internal and external stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering significant infrastructure, development or place-based outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking, commercial judgement and governance capability.
• The ability to contribute broadly across an executive team and organisational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering, Operations, Waste and Climate Change, Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Strategic and Statutory Planning, Development Services and Grants.
• Guide the strategic direction of the organisation and ensure delivery of services, projects and initiatives that matter to the community.
• Oversee major projects on the horizon including sporting and recreation infrastructure upgrades, community facility renewals and playground improvements.
• Lead biodiversity agenda, waste transformation programs and rollout of new food and organics collection services.
• Engage with communities, partners and stakeholders to build trust and participation across the municipality.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Governance

Collaboration

Job description

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking an exceptional Director Infrastructure and Development to join the Executive Team, leading a broad portfolio including Engineering, Operations, Parks and Planning. The role focuses on delivering community-facing infrastructure and place-based outcomes that strengthen communities in central Victoria.

You will guide strategic directions, manage significant projects and foster authentic engagement with residents and partners to build sustainable, thriving