Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services

Careers at Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Bonus 1-3.5%

Annual award increase

Job summary

City Council is seeking a Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services to lead strategic planning, delivery and maintenance of essential city infrastructure and assets, ensuring resilience, safety and community-focused outcomes.

The role demands extensive senior leadership experience, strong stakeholder engagement, budgeting and program management across large capital works, transport and stormwater projects, with a commitment to WHS and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in infrastructure and transport projects.
• Experience delivering large capital works programs and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and assets.
• Oversee capital works programs, transport planning, and stormwater/flood risk projects.
• Drive Visitor Paid Parking and Bus Management schemes while ensuring safety and customer service excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

WHS

Project delivery

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services

The Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services leads the strategic planning, delivery and maintenance of the City’s critical infrastructure and assets, ensuring they are fit for the future, climate resilient and responsive to community needs. This senior leadership role is responsible for maintaining a safe, well-designed road network, supporting integrated and accessible transport solutions, and managing stormwater and flood risk infrastructure. The position drives the implementation of Visitor Paid Parking and a Bus Management scheme, oversees delivery of complex capital works programs, and balances competing priorities, funding constraints and community expectations to deliver sustainable outcomes for the City.

We are seeking a highly experienced and collaborative leader with relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial experience in leading a Directorate with a large indoor and outdoor workforce. Position is responsible for directing infrastructure and transport planning, management and delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong strategic and operational expertise, exceptional people leadership, project and budget management skills, sound political and commercial acumen, and a proven ability to deliver results, foster positive stakeholder relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and champion a strong customer service, WHS and continuous improvement culture.

Remuneration: To be confirmed.

• + 12% superannuation
• + annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
• + annual award increase