Executive Director, Infrastructure & Engineering

McArthur; Georgetown; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Etheridge Shire Council seeks an experienced Director of Engineering Services to lead its diverse infrastructure portfolio from Georgetown. You will steer roads, water, waste and asset management, delivering major projects while aligning with Council priorities and community needs.

The role requires senior local government leadership, strategic delivery, and exceptional stakeholder engagement. Experience with DRFA/TMR programs and remote council operations is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in local government, infrastructure, utilities or closely related environment.
• Postgraduate qualifications and professional registration (RPEQ) preferred.
• Civil Engineering or related discipline; extensive equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across roads and infrastructure, water, waste, parks and gardens, workshop operations and major projects.
• Translate complex engineering data into clear advice for CEO, Councillors and stakeholders.
• Balance long‑term planning with service delivery to support community growth and financial sustainability.
• Lead capital investment programs and asset management with governance and funding alignment.
• Foster collaboration and build contractor relationships to deliver outcomes in a small, remote LG context.

Skills

Senior leadership

Infrastructure portfolio

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Civil Engineering or related discipline

Postgraduate qualifications

RPEQ registration or ability to obtain

Engineers Australia or IPWEA membership preferred

Job description

Etheridge Shire Council seeks an experienced Director of Engineering Services to lead its diverse infrastructure portfolio from Georgetown. You will steer roads, water, waste and asset management, delivering major projects while aligning with Council priorities and community needs.

The role requires senior local government leadership, strategic delivery, and exceptional stakeholder engagement. Experience with DRFA/TMR programs and remote council operations is highly valued.