Executive Leader, Infrastructure & Community Development

Peak Services; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive level housing

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Job summary

Aurukun Shire Council seeks a hands-on, outcomes-focused General Manager Infrastructure Services to guide planning, delivery and maintenance of essential community assets in Aurukun. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee housing, water, roads, airport operations, and waste management, ensuring projects deliver real benefits to residents.

You will lead a diverse team, build partnerships with Aboriginal communities, and drive a multi-year capital works program with accountability and

Qualifications

• Accomplished engineer and infrastructure leader with strong technical capability.
• Experience in local or state government or similarly complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the CEO, the General Manager Infrastructure Services leads planning, delivery and maintenance of roads, buildings, housing, water and sewerage infrastructure, airport operations, waste management and disaster preparedness.
• Leads a substantial capital works and infrastructure program, guiding senior managers and overseeing major projects.
• Manages key stakeholder relationships to translate investments into tangible outcomes for the Aurukun community.

Job description

Aurukun Shire Council seeks a hands-on, outcomes-focused General Manager Infrastructure Services to guide planning, delivery and maintenance of essential community assets in Aurukun. Reporting to the CEO, you will oversee housing, water, roads, airport operations, and waste management, ensuring projects deliver real benefits to residents.

You will lead a diverse team, build partnerships with Aboriginal communities, and drive a multi-year capital works program with accountability and