Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services

Blue Mountains City Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Performance-based bonus (1-3.5%)

Annual award increase

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council seeks a senior leader to direct Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services, driving planning, delivery and maintenance of critical assets. You will ensure a safe road network, integrated transport, and resilient stormwater systems while managing capital works and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires a proven ability to lead a large workforce, manage budgets, and foster customer service, WHS and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification and extensive leadership experience.
• Experience directing large indoor/outdoor workforces.
• Strong political and commercial acumen in public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and maintenance of critical infrastructure and assets.
• Ensure safe, well-designed road networks and accessible transport solutions.
• Oversee capital works programs, budgets and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

People leadership

Infrastructure delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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

For further information contact: Rosemary Dillon, CEO, on 0414 195 679.