Manager - Civil Infrastructure

City of Playford; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Playford is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee civil infrastructure maintenance across roads, stormwater, footpaths and related assets in a growing South Australian city. You will inspire teams, drive safety culture, and make sound operational decisions to deliver value to the community.

As a senior leader, you will plan, deliver and quality-check maintenance programs, build capability, manage budgets and procurement, and ensure high-performing performance aligned with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent with asset management experience.
• Proven leadership of large teams delivering infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong strategic planning, service delivery and resource optimisation.
• Commitment to safety, WHS compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and quality of maintenance programs across roads, stormwater, footpaths and related assets.
• Build a culture of accountability, performance and professional development.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, contractor performance and customer service outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership across service delivery and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Risk management

Safety culture

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Lead the people who maintain the infrastructure that keeps a growing city moving.

Competitive remuneration package on offer.

This is not your typical infrastructure leadership role.

At the City of Playford, the roads, footpaths, stormwater networks and civil assets you oversee are more than infrastructure. They are the foundations that support a thriving community.

As one of South Australia’s fastest-growing councils, we are looking for an accomplished leader who can inspire teams, make sound operational decisions, and understand what is happening on the ground.

Why this role matters

Every day, your team’s work directly impacts the safety, accessibility and livability of our city.

You will lead the planning, delivery and quality of maintenance programs across critical civil infrastructure while building a culture where people are engaged, accountable and committed to continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a growing community while developing and supporting a high-performing operational workforce.

The Opportunity

• Work in collaboration with a large group of Planning, Engineering and Asset Management Officers
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, professional development and alignment with organisational values.
• Provide strategic leadership across service delivery, maintenance planning, programs, resources and operational performance to ensure community expectations are met.
• Lead the delivery of civil infrastructure maintenance programs across roads, stormwater, footpaths and related assets.
• Provide technical leadership and credibility in civil infrastructure management while championing a strong safety culture, WHS compliance and proactive risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and service delivery excellence through effective planning, measurement and resource allocation.
• Oversee budgets, procurement activities, contractor performance and customer service outcomes to deliver value for money and quality community outcomes.

Who you are

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and/or significant experience in civil infrastructure maintenance, delivery and asset management.
• An experienced people leader who creates a positive culture, develops capability and holds teams accountable for performance and outcomes.
• Highly capable in civil infrastructure maintenance, construction and asset management, with the technical credibility to guide operational decision-making.
• Experienced in strategic planning, service delivery, program management and resource optimisation within a complex operational environment.
• A confident decision-maker with strong analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Passionate about safety, accountability, customer service and delivering value to the community.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including budget management, procurement, contractor oversight and efficient allocation of resources.

Why Playford

• Meaningful work that contributes directly to the wellbeing of our community.
• A leadership role where your decisions have visible and lasting impact.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and service to others.
• The opportunity to help shape the future of one of South Australia’s fastest-growing cities.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are looking for a role where you can lead people, apply your technical expertise, and contribute to infrastructure that serves a growing community every day, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close 12:00pm on Friday 9 October 2026.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

James Lyons

[e-mail]

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.