Lead, Civil Infrastructure Project Delivery & Tech Services

Hurstville City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle or vehicle allowance

Long service leave after 5 years

Additional 5 days manager's leave on‑a

Fitness passport program offering a 10

Job summary

Hurstville City Council seeks a qualified professional to lead planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works from the Civic Centre in Hurstville CBD. The role demands senior project management, strong financial governance and outstanding stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline, proven leadership of large teams, and a robust understanding of governance and risk in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management, environmental management or related discipline, with substantial professional experience.
• Significant experience leading planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works programs.
• Experience in project and program management, procurement, construction delivery and contract administration.
• Strong technical understanding of civil infrastructure planning, design, construction and asset handover.
• Strong financial management experience including capital budgets, forecasting and reporting.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams delivering technical, project, operational and environmental services.
• Ability to identify and manage risks across project, commercial, operational, environmental and WHS domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for reports and briefings.
• Understanding of governance, probity, accountability and risk in public sector.
• Current Class C Driver Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Decision-making

Analytical thinking

Finance & budgeting

Risk management

Public sector governance

Education

Civil engineering degree

Project management qualification

Tools

White Card

Class C Driver Licence

Job description

Hurstville City Council seeks a qualified professional to lead planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works from the Civic Centre in Hurstville CBD. The role demands senior project management, strong financial governance and outstanding stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a tertiary qualification in civil engineering or related discipline, proven leadership of large teams, and a robust understanding of governance and risk in a public sector environment.