Group Manager Infrastructure And Environment

Katherine Town Council; Katherine; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Katherine Town Council in Katherine, NT invites applications for the Group Manager Infrastructure and Environment. Based in Katherine, you will provide strategic leadership and oversee infrastructure operations, asset management, capital works delivery, waste management and sustainability initiatives.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, ensure governance and compliance, and engage with stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality services for the community.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in infrastructure operations and asset management.
• Strong governance, procurement and compliance awareness.
• Excellent communication and strategic judgement.
• Commitment to safety, service delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and operational management
• Infrastructure and asset management planning
• Delivery of capital works and maintenance programs
• Waste management and sustainability initiatives
• Governance, procurement and compliance oversight
• Budget management and financial sustainability
• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Stakeholder and community engagement

Skills

Strategic leadership

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in business or engineering

Job description

Date Added: 18-Jun-2026 Closing Date: 31-Jul-2026 12:00 AM Position Description: Download Position Description Group Manager Infrastructure and Environment Katherine Town Council - Katherine, NT

Why Katherine?

Katherine is the heart of the Big Rivers region and offers an outstanding lifestyle, strong sense of community, and unique career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and operational management
• Infrastructure and asset management planning
• Delivery of capital works and maintenance programs
• Waste management and sustainability initiatives
• Governance, procurement and compliance oversight
• Budget management and financial sustainability
• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams
• Stakeholder and community engagement

About You

You will be an experienced senior leader with strong knowledge of infrastructure operations, asset management, local government, and team leadership. You will have excellent communication skills, sound commercial and strategic judgement, and a strong commitment to safety, service delivery and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, engineering or related field
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Current Police Check and Working with Children Clearance
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role