Manager Assets Infrastructure and Regulatory Services

McArthur; Port Broughton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barunga West Council in Port Broughton is seeking a Manager Assets, Infrastructure and Regulatory Services to lead planning, delivery and maintenance of roads, buildings, parks, waste and regulatory functions.

You will report to the CEO, manage a multidisciplinary team, develop budgets, drive asset sustainability and service excellence, and partner with elected members and regulators.

This coastal community role offers an inclusive workplace and the lifestyle benefits of living in Port Broughton.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in local government or similar environment.
• Strong asset management and infrastructure planning experience.
• Experience in regulatory services and development assessment would be beneficial.
• Proven project and contract management capabilities.
• Strategic judgement and ability to navigate complex issues.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Membership in a professional institute is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management and infrastructure planning and maintenance programs.
• Develop and deliver integrated capital and maintenance programs.
• Oversee major projects with consultants and contractors.
• Direct regulatory services including planning, building compliance and health.
• Provide strategic direction across waste services and community infrastructure.
• Manage portfolio budgets and financial analysis for informed decisions.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and foster change.
• Build strong relationships with elected members, community and agencies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Asset management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Manager Assets Infrastructure and Regulatory Services

Barunga West Council is a vibrant and welcoming coastal and agricultural community with an unspoilt natural environment and relaxed country lifestyle. Council is committed to delivering responsive, professional and accessible services that support the needs of its community.

Council prides itself on maintaining high standards of governance, safety and service delivery while providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for its employees.

About the role...

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager Assets, Infrastructure and Regulatory Services leads the planning, delivery and maintenance of Council's infrastructure, assets and regulatory functions. The portfolio includes roads, buildings, parks, waste services, fleet, capital works, development compliance and regulatory services.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic advice to the CEO and Council, lead the delivery of major projects and integrated works programs, manage operational budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement, asset sustainability and service excellence.

What you will do...

• Assets and infrastructure - Lead Council's asset management, infrastructure planning and maintenance programs.
• Capital works - Develop and deliver integrated capital and maintenance programs aligned with Council priorities and budgets.
• Major projects - Oversee projects, consultants and contractors to deliver sustainable, well-managed outcomes.
• Regulatory services - Lead development assessment, planning and building compliance, environmental health and regulatory functions.
• Waste and community infrastructure - Provide strategic direction across waste services, community land and infrastructure.
• Financial management - Manage portfolio budgets, resources and financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Leadership - Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while contributing to Council's strategic direction.
• Stakeholder relationships - Build strong relationships with Elected Members, community, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders.

What they are looking for...

• Senior leadership experience - Experience managing a diverse portfolio of services within local government or a similar environment.
• Infrastructure and asset expertise - Strong experience in capital works, infrastructure and sustainable asset management.
• Regulatory knowledge - Experience overseeing development assessment, planning, building compliance, environmental health or other regulatory services.
• Project and commercial capability - Demonstrated experience managing major projects, contracts, procurement, consultants and contractors.
• Strategic judgement - Ability to navigate complex or politically sensitive issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Leadership and relationships - Strong people leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead through change.
• Financial and business acumen - Strong budgeting, reporting and commercial decision-making capability.
• Qualifications - Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, management or a related discipline highly regarded. Membership of an appropriate professional institute is desirable.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a significant portfolio spanning infrastructure, assets, capital works and regulatory services, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Elected Members to influence Council's strategic direction. The role offers genuine scope to shape sustainable infrastructure and services that support the long-term wellbeing and growth of the community, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Port Broughton.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Teresa Nilsson on (08) 0000.