Manager Infrastructure Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

35-hour work week with flexibleOptions

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council in Dubbo/Wellington is seeking a Manager Infrastructure Operations to lead civil construction, maintenance and operations across one of NSW's largest local road networks. You will drive safe, efficient, customer-focused services and manage a diverse team across multiple functions.

This newly created leadership role offers strategic direction, an opportunity to mentor supervisors and professional staff, and to shape service delivery during a period of growth and change for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Operations management

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline

Job description

Location: Dubbo/Wellington

Department: Infrastructure Delivery

Compensation: Annual Salary AUD $165,955.00 - $224,529.00

Employment type: Full Time

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 ManagerInfrastructure 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 leadthe 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 opportunityto make a genuine mark. The Manager Infrastructure Operations will providestrategic and operational leadership across civil construction, maintenance andinfrastructure operations.

You’ll lead a diverse workforce of operational andprofessional employees, work closely with fellow managers and senior leaders,and help shape how services are delivered across one of the largest localgovernment 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 ahigh-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 highlysupportive management team, gain exposure to a broad range of infrastructureoperations, and play a key role during an exciting period of growth and changefor 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 arelated discipline, or extensive demonstrated equivalent experience in civilinfrastructure 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:

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

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.

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.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• 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.