Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services - V26/10119

Blue Mountains City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual performance-based salary bonus

Annual award increase

Job summary

Blue Mountains City Council seeks a seasoned Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services to lead planning, delivery and maintenance of critical city infrastructure and assets. The role ensures climate resilience and accessible transport, balancing funding and community expectations.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a large workforce, drive safety, WHS and continuous improvement, and deliver complex capital programs while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and the

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in infrastructure/transport planning and delivery.
• Experience directing large indoor and outdoor workforces.
• Strong financial acumen and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and assets.
• Oversee road network, transport solutions, stormwater and flood risk works.
• Drive capital works programs and governance across the City.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Capital works delivery

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field

Job description

Director, Infrastructure & Project Delivery Services - V26/10119

Blue Mountains City Council - Katoomba NSW

3d ago , from Blue Mountains City Council

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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 ***. Closing date: 11 October 2026.

Applications must address the Essential Criteria.