Manager Engineering Services

Isaac Regional Council; Isaac Regional; Presencial; AUD 170 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary package and housing/vehicle

Relocation assistance

Expanded leadership remit

Opportunity to shape infrastructure

Resumo da oferta

Isaac Regional Council is seeking a civil infrastructure leader to oversee planning, design coordination and capital delivery across transport, water and related assets. You will unify an expanded team, set priorities and ensure delivery of community-focused programs.

You bring 10+ years of civil engineering leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and proven ability to manage consultants and deliver value for money within a local government context. A Construction White Card is required.

Qualificações

• At least 10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong infrastructure planning and asset management capabilities.
• Experience leading design and technical services across roads, drainage, traffic.
• Ability to manage consultants and contractors for value for money.
• Knowledge of civil construction, maintenance, Queensland requirements and TMR specs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including MS Project.
• Construction White Card and valid driver’s licence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop engineering and technical staff, building a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop 5-, 10- and 20-year infrastructure priorities and capital works programs.
• Coordinate infrastructure planning, asset renewals and delivery of transport and water projects.
• Manage external design consultants, specs, construction standards and engineering reports.
• Oversee heavy vehicle access approvals and road corridor agreements with industry.
• Provide engineering input into development and operational works assessments with planning teams.
• Coordinate bridge inspection requirements and oversight of aerodromes.
• Identify grant opportunities and submit funding applications.
• Build trusted relationships with government, industry, contractors, elected representatives and communities.

Conhecimentos

People leadership

Civil engineering

Infrastructure planning

Asset management

Capital program development

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Formação académica

Civil Engineering degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Project

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Public Sector People are proud to partner with Isaac Regional Council to recruit a Manager Engineering Services- an expanded leadership opportunity bringing together infrastructure planning, capital delivery and technical services across a diverse regional portfolio.

You will lead and develop the people who plan, design and support the delivery of infrastructure for Isaac’s communities. With the team’s scope recently expanded, this is an opportunity to establish clear priorities, strengthen capability and shape how the function works within Council’s Infrastructure Services Directorate.

Council is seeking a leader who combines technical credibility with the ability to motivate people, negotiate competing priorities and turn plans into practical outcomes. Your influence will extend across transport, water and wastewater projects, asset renewals, road access and infrastructure agreements with industry.

The Role

You will oversee infrastructure planning, design coordination and capital delivery, working closely with other managers and asset owners to develop balanced investment programs that respond to community needs and Council priorities.

An early focus will be bringing the expanded team together, clarifying responsibilities and supporting recruitment and development in key positions while maintaining momentum across the capital program. Most detailed design is outsourced, so your ability to scope requirements, manage consultants and assess technical quality will be central to success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing engineering and technical staff, building a collaborative and performance-focused culture
• Developing 5-, 10- and 20-year infrastructure priorities and capital works programs across Council portfolios
• Coordinating infrastructure planning, asset renewals and delivery of transport and water-related capital projects
• Managing external design consultants, technical specifications, construction standards and engineering reports
• Overseeing heavy vehicle access approvals, third-party road corridor access and infrastructure agreements with mining companies and developers
• Providing engineering input into development and operational works assessments in collaboration with Council’s planning teams
• Coordinating bridge inspection requirements and oversight of Council aerodromes and aircraft landing areas
• Identifying grant opportunities and preparing funding submissions for infrastructure investment
• Building trusted relationships with government agencies, industry, contractors, elected representatives and communities

About You

You are an experienced civil infrastructure leader who can provide direction to a broad team, develop emerging talent and balance engineering requirements with commercial, community and political considerations. You bring sound judgement, a pragmatic approach and the confidence to negotiate constructively with industry and government stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Proven people leadership, with experience managing department functions, coaching staff and building capability
• At least 10 years’ demonstrated civil engineering experience, or significant other relevant experience
• Strong infrastructure planning, asset management and capital program development capability
• Experience leading design and technical services across roads, drainage, traffic or related infrastructure
• The ability to manage consultants and contractors, interpret technical designs and deliver value for money
• Knowledge of civil construction and maintenance, relevant Queensland requirements and TMR specifications
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including managing competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Project
• A Construction White Card and valid driver licence

A Civil Engineering degree, or a similar engineering degree with relevant civil experience, is desirable. RPEQ certification and postgraduate management qualifications are also highly regarded.

Local government experience will be an advantage, particularly where you understand capital planning, approvals and public sector decision-making. Council also welcomes leaders from consulting, infrastructure and other relevant sectors who can demonstrate strong people leadership and adapt to the local government environment. Specialist aviation experience is not a prerequisite; the role is supported by staff with operational aerodrome expertise.

Why Join Isaac Regional Council

Isaac is a region that feeds, powers and builds communities. This role offers the opportunity to connect significant infrastructure investment with the everyday needs of regional communities, while working with industry and government on the infrastructure that supports the region’s future.

• Base salary of $170,000-$190,000, with flexibility considered for an exceptional candidate
• Council housing and vehicle arrangements, or allowances in lieu, subject to agreed terms
• Relocation assistance to support your move to the region
• An expanded leadership remit with influence over infrastructure planning and capital delivery
• The opportunity to develop your team, shape ways of working and make a visible contribution to community services

Council’s preference is for the successful candidate to be based within the Isaac region, providing visible leadership and becoming part of the communities they serve.

Applications close: 5th November at 5pm

Applications will be reviewed and interviews may be conducted throughout the campaign. Council reserves the right to close the process early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.