Manager Infrastructure Operations

Shire of Ashburton; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Western Australia is seeking a highly skilled Manager Infrastructure Operations. The successful candidate will lead maintenance and operational services while ensuring asset performance and delivering capital project support. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong leadership skills, and recognised local government experience. This role offers a competitive salary, generous relocation package, and significant annual leave.

Benefits

Rent free Shire accommodation

Generous Relocation Package

Annual Leave of 6 weeks

Allowances and Super matching scheme

State-provided regional capped airfares

Qualifications

• Experience in civil maintenance or related field.
• Local Government experience at a senior level desirable.
• C Class Driver's Licence and White Card required.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled maintenance programs for asset performance.
• Oversee reactive and corrective maintenance services.
• Provide operational support for capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication skills

Education

Civil engineering

Business administration

Management

Job description

Starting salary: $140,000 to $160,000 p.a.

• Rent free Shire accommodation.
• Generous Relocation Package for eligible candidates.
• Annual Leave of 6 weeks p.a.
• Allowances and Super matching scheme.
• Residents of the Shire of Ashburton have access to state-provided regional capped airfares.

About the Position

Are you ready to lead infrastructure operations and make a lasting impact in one of Western Australia's most dynamic regions?

The Shire of Ashburton is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager Infrastructure Operations to join our Infrastructure Services Directorate. Based in the vibrant and welcoming community of Tom Price, this residential role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of maintenance and operational services, including routine, call-out, and planned works for all Shire of Ashburton managed land and built infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of scheduled maintenance programs to meet operational targets, ensuring continued optimisation of asset performance and efficient service delivery;
• Oversee the delivery of reactive and corrective maintenance services to maintain operational continuity of plant and infrastructure, including after-hours callout support and participation in local emergency management responses; and
• Provide expert operational support to the delivery of capital projects, ensuring alignment with asset management objectives and long-term infrastructure strategies.

About You

You will have qualifications or substantial experience relevant to the position, which may include civil engineering, civil maintenance, business administration, or management. You will bring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills, with Local Government experience at a senior level highly desirable. A C Class Driver's Licence, White Card, and a current National Police Clearance (within six months of commencement) are also required.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please refer to the application package (available by clicking the Apply button). For any queries not answered by the application package, please contact Gavin Harris, Director of Infrastructure Services on 0419 167 403.

Please note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Applications Close 9.00am, Wed 3 December 2025.

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and shortlisting may commence immediately.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Your early application is encouraged.