Director Of Assets And Infrastructure Services

Council Jobs; Kyogle; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyogle Council is seeking a highly skilled Director of Assets & Infrastructure Services to lead our Directorate within the Executive Leadership Team. The role oversees civil works, water and sewerage, asset management, and capital programs to keep the community connected and resilient.

You will guide strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder relationships, driving safety, compliance, and innovation across infrastructure and service delivery for the region.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with significant leadership experience.
• Extensive civil engineering expertise: water, sewer, roads, asset management.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and capital works.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven leadership fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Experience in local government, emergency management, GIS or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level advice to the General Manager, Mayor, and Councillors on infrastructure and asset management matters.
• Lead multidisciplinary team delivering civil works, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Oversee strategic planning, financial management, and contracts within the Directorate.
• Foster community and stakeholder relationships ensuring transparency, safety, and collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement, compliance, and innovation across infrastructure and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Postgraduate qualification in engineering/management

Tools

GIS

Contract management

Job description

Director Of Assets And Infrastructure Services

Kyogle Council is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Director of Assets & Infrastructure Services to join our Executive Leadership Team. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead one of the most impactful directorates within Council, overseeing critical services that keep our community connected, safe, and thriving.

As Director, you will provide strategic leadership and innovation across civil works, water and sewerage, asset management, roads, bridges, facilities, stormwater, and emergency management. Working closely with the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors, and senior leadership, you will guide the delivery of major infrastructure programs and champion the development of sustainable services that directly improve the lives of residents.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven leader in civil engineering and infrastructure to make a lasting contribution to the prosperity and resilience of our region.

Position Overview

• Provide high-level advice to the General Manager, Mayor, and Councillors on infrastructure and asset management matters
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality civil works, maintenance, and capital projects
• Oversee strategic planning, financial management, and contract administration within the Directorate
• Foster strong community and stakeholder relationships, ensuring transparency, safety, and collaboration
• Drive continuous improvement, compliance, and innovation across infrastructure and service delivery

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field, with significant leadership experience
• Extensive expertise in civil engineering, including water, sewerage, roads, and asset management
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, capital works programs, and complex projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a record of building positive partnerships
• A leadership style that inspires excellence, collaboration, and accountability
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and the values of local government service
• Experience in local government, state public sector, emergency management, quarry operations, project management, GIS, or postgraduate qualifications in engineering/management.

Kyogle Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, people living with disabilities and indigenous Australians.

Applications close 4pm 6 November 2026