Executive Manager Civil Infrastructure

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland City Council in Sydney's western growth corridor seeks an Executive Manager Civil Infrastructure to lead Civil Projects and Maintenance and guide a team of 29 staff. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality civil services to a diverse community.

Reporting to the Director City Services, you will shape capital works programs, manage substantial budgets, and drive performance while fostering customer‑focused service delivery for the Cumberland community.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management and/or civil infrastructure related discipline with significant leadership skills and experience at a senior level.
• Significant experience working in the development and implementation of civil infrastructure capital work programs and projects.
• Significant experience in the effective management of significant and complex maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of substantial budgets, with a view to ensuring robust forward planning and effective project delivery.
• Understanding of operating in high-quality service-based environment with a focus on ensuring valuable and quality outcomes for the community.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of specialised and qualified staff to achieve a high-performance outcome.
• Current Class C drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Civil Projects and Maintenance across the council.
• Provide leadership to a team of 29 employees and oversee operations.
• Develop and oversee civil infrastructure capital works programs and delivery.
• Manage substantial budgets with robust forward planning and delivery.

Skills

Engineering

Project management

Civil infrastructure

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Engineering qualification

Project management qualification

Civil infrastructure discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cumberland City is one of the most culturally diverse and vibrant areas in NSW, known for its international food, welcoming community events and festivals, high-quality community programs and extensive networks of green spaces. Located at the entry point to Western Sydney, Cumberland City Council is experiencing significant growth, with its population estimated to reach over 340,000 by 2046.

With this unique offering and continued growth, Cumberland City Council is seeking an experienced professional to manage and oversee the key service areas of Civil Projects and Maintenance.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Executive Manager Civil Infrastructure will lead and manage a broad range of functions and be held accountable for the successful management and delivery of services across Civil Projects and Maintenance, while providing leadership and oversight to a team of 29 employees.

As an experienced community oriented and customer focused senior leader, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management and/or civil infrastructure related discipline with significant leadership skills and experience at a senior level.


• Significant experience working in the development and implementation of civil infrastructure capital work programs and projects.


• Significant experience in the effective management of significant and complex maintenance programs.


• Demonstrated experience in the planning and management of substantial budgets, with a view to ensuring robust forward planning and effective project delivery.


• Understanding of operating in high-quality service-based environment with a focus on ensuring valuable and quality outcomes for the community.


• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of specialised and qualified staff to achieve a high-performance outcome.


• Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.


• Proven ability to work productively as a member of a senior leadership team and actively contribute to the achievement of shared goals.


• Current Class C drivers' licence.

Reporting into the Director City Services, a competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for consideration.

Applications must be received by 5.00pm AEST,Monday, 12 October 2026.

Please note that Cumberland City Council is not accepting applications for this role on behalf of Greenway Executive Partners.