Manager Engineering Services

Public Sector People; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council housing and vehicle allowances

Relocation assistance

Expanded leadership remit

Community impact

Job summary

Isaac Regional Council in Queensland seeks a Manager Engineering Services to lead infrastructure planning, capital delivery and technical services across a diverse regional portfolio. You will unite expanded teams, shape priorities, manage consultants and drive value-for-money across roads, water and related assets.

You will build capability, engage with government, industry and communities, and ensure delivery is aligned with community needs and Council priorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years civil engineering experience or equivalent.
• Proven people leadership and capability development.
• Strong planning, asset management and capital program skills.
• Experience with roads, drainage or related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop engineering staff to build capability.
• Develop 5-, 10- and 20-year infrastructure priorities and programs.
• Coordinate planning, asset renewals and delivery of transport and water projects.
• Manage external design consultants and technical reports.
• Oversee approvals with mining, developers and government partners.
• Provide engineering input into development assessments and works.
• Coordinate bridge inspections and oversee aerodrome requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Civil infrastructure

Infrastructure planning

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Budgeting & finance

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ certification

Postgraduate management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Manager Engineering Services

Isaac Regional Council | Isaac Region QLD | Infrastructure Leadership | Circa $230k to $250 TRP

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.

• 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.