Director Infrastructure Services

Careers at Council; Scone; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Full private use vehicle

Salary sacrifice options

Training and upskilling opportunities

Long Service Leave after five years

Permanent employment

Job summary

Upper Hunter Shire Council, based in Scone, is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Services to lead a broad portfolio of civil engineering projects, including roads, water and sewer, and parks maintenance. You will report to the General Manager and contribute to executive leadership.

The role offers a permanent position with a generous salary, 12% superannuation, a private use vehicle, ongoing development, and meaningfully improving local services for the Upper Hunter community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading at a multifunctional organisation.
• Strong civil engineering background with project management.
• Excellent communication and people skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infrastructure Services department and executive leadership team.
• Oversee civil engineering projects including roads, water and sewer, parks maintenance and operations.
• Manage project delivery, maintenance and operations within the council’s remit.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value for the community.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Director Infrastructure Services
Upper Hunter LocationPermanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

The role:
An excellent career opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, capable and suitably qualified and experienced person to join the dynamic Upper Hunter Shire Council team as Director of Infrastructure Services. Reporting to the General Manager and as a member of the executive leadership team, you will implement, manage and administer a broad range of civil engineering projects, including road construction and maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure construction and maintenance, and parks and facilities maintenance and operations. This position is based in Scone and is critical to the success of Council.

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 the role, you will have proven experience in providing leadership at a similar level in a multifunctional organisation. Your understanding of Civil Engineering will be matched by an extensive project management background. You will possess strong communication and people skills which will ensure effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

To attract a high calibre person, Council offers a very attractive remuneration package including a full private use vehicle, continuous personal development opportunities and a great lifestyle at your doorstep.

About us:
Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

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

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Closing Date:
Thursday 22 October 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:
Give Melanie Caban, Manager People & Culture, a call on 02 6540 1*** or e-mail **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:
We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity 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 provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via **@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401*** to discuss.

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