Manager Infrastructure Operations

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Salary packaging options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a seasoned Manager Infrastructure Operations to lead civil construction, maintenance and infrastructure operations for the Dubbo region in New South Wales. You will manage a diverse workforce, partner with internal and external stakeholders, and drive safe, efficient services across a large road network.

The role offers a pathway to shape growth and change while delivering high-impact community infrastructure projects and programs with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent senior-management experience in civil infrastructure operations.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams in civil construction, maintenance or infrastructure operations.
• Experience delivering operational programs and infrastructure projects with contractor, budget and resource management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels.
• Proven ability to balance priorities and make sound operational decisions in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil construction, maintenance and operational programs.
• Build strong partnerships across council, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Drive safe, efficient and customer-focused operations across road infrastructure and related assets.
• Inspire, mentor and develop supervisors and staff to achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic direction as part of a leadership team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic decision-making

Program delivery

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

none

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That's where you'll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Manager Infrastructure Operations.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you'll be part of that impact every single day. We're at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as Manager Infrastructure Operations and lead the delivery of services and infrastructure that keep our region connected, growing and thriving.

Find purpose and impact

This is a newly created leadership role with the opportunity to make a genuine mark. The Manager Infrastructure Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across civil construction, maintenance and infrastructure operations.

You'll lead a diverse workforce of operational and professional employees, work closely with fellow managers and senior leaders, and help shape how services are delivered across one of the largest local government road networks in New South Wales.

With Dubbo experiencing significant growth and investment, this is a chance to influence the future of our region while developing a high-performing and collaborative team.

You'll make an impact by:

• Leading the delivery of civil construction, maintenance and operational programs that support the community and regional growth.
• Building strong working partnerships across council, contractors and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Driving safe, efficient and customer-focused operations across a diverse portfolio, including road infrastructure, quarry operations and maintenance contracts.
• Inspiring, mentoring and developing supervisors, operational employees and professional staff to achieve their potential and deliver exceptional results.
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation as part of a support leadership team committed to continuous improvement and community outcomes.

What makes this opportunity special? You'll join a highly supportive management team, gain exposure to a broad range of infrastructure operations, and play a key role during an exciting period of growth and change for the Dubbo region.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline, or extensive demonstrated equivalent experience in civil infrastructure operations at a senior management level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams within civil construction, maintenance, infrastructure operations or a similar environment.
• Extensive experience delivering operational programs and infrastructure projects, including contractor, budget and resource management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships across all levels.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities, make sound operational decisions and achieve outcomes in a complex environment.

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

• Experience managing large-scale road, civil infrastructure or maintenance operations.
• Experience working within local government or other public infrastructure environments.
• Experience overseeing quarry operations and/or Road Maintenance Council Contracts (RMCC) with Transport for NSW.

To learn more about this opportunity, hear directly from our Director, Luke Ryan, who provides an overview of the role, the team, and what makes this position such a rewarding career opportunity.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2Ex7r57IyMI

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $165,955 to $224,529. A leaseback vehicle is also available.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Director Infrastructure on 02 6801 4*** to make an enquiry.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 23rd November 2026

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system-generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas click the link to find out more.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you'll find a great combination. Here's what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It'll always be that way. But right here, right now, we're at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You'll find so much variety here. We're doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you'll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.