Manager Engineering Services

Isaac Regional Council; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $170,000–$190,000

Relocation assistance

Housing/vehicle arrangements

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council is seeking an experienced civil infrastructure leader to oversee planning, design coordination, and capital delivery for a diverse regional portfolio. You will lead a growing team, scope requirements with consultants, and drive value across transport and water projects while balancing community and commercial needs.

You will establish priorities, strengthen capability, and shape how the function operates within the Infrastructure Services Directorate, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Ten years plus civil engineering experience or equivalent
• Proven leadership of engineering and technical staff
• Strong capability in infrastructure planning and capital program development
• Experience managing external design consultants and construction standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach engineering and technical staff to build a 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 capital projects
• Manage external design consultants, technical specifications and engineering reports
• Oversee heavy vehicle access approvals, road corridor access and infrastructure agreements with industry
• Provide engineering input into development and operational works assessments with planning teams
• Coordinate bridge inspections and oversight of aerodromes and landing areas
• Identify grant opportunities and prepare funding submissions
• Build relationships with government agencies, industry, contractors, elected representatives and communities

Skills

People leadership

Civil engineering

Infrastructure planning

Asset management

Capital program development

Design & technical services

Contractors management

Civil construction knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Project

Education

Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ certification (desirable)

Postgraduate management qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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.