Director Infrastructure Services

Upper Hunter Shire Council; Satur; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Uniform allowance

Long service leave

Training and upskilling

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council in Scone is seeking a dynamic Director of Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a broad program of civil engineering projects including road construction and maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, and parks and facilities operations.

You will bring proven leadership, extensive project management experience, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a multifunctional organisation.
• Extensive project management background in civil infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer a broad range of civil engineering projects, including road construction and maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, and parks and facilities maintenance and operations.
• Provide strategic direction and governance within the Infrastructure Services portfolio.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver council outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

DirectorInfrastructure Services

Upper HunterLocation
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Therole:

An excellent career opportunityexists for an enthusiastic, capable and suitably qualified and experiencedperson to join the dynamic Upper Hunter Shire Council team as Director ofInfrastructure Services. Reporting tothe General Manager and as a member of the executive leadership team, you willimplement, manage and administer a broad range of civil engineering projects,including road construction and maintenance, water and sewer infrastructureconstruction and maintenance, and parks and facilities maintenance andoperations. This position is based in Scone and is critical to the success ofCouncil.

What’s on offer:

• - An attractive salary (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
• - Generous uniform allowance
• - Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• - Training and upskilling opportunities
• - Salary sacrifice options
• - Secure, permanent employment with Council and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community

What we need from you:

To be successful in therole, you will have proven experience in providing leadership at a similarlevel in a multifunctional organisation. Your understanding of Civil Engineering will be matched by an extensiveproject management background. You willpossess strong communication and people skills which will ensure effectiveengagement with internal and external stakeholders.

To attract a highcalibre person, Council offers a very attractive remuneration package includinga full private use vehicle, continuous personal development opportunities and agreat lifestyle at your doorstep.

Aboutus:

Council is a progressiveand caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliverquality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference andadd value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by thevalues of the organisation and staff, which are honest, open and accountable,having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on ourcommitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensurestaff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shireencompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All greatplaces to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Closing Date:

Thursday 22 October 2026

Enquiriesand Further Information:

Give MelanieCaban, Manager People & Culture, a call on 02 6540 1116 or e-mail [e-mail] to discuss this opportunity.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and valuediversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants,including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council. Council will providereasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout therecruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessmentprocess, please advise via [e-mail] or 02 65401100 to discuss.