Manager Roads

Public Sector People; Central Coast, Coonabarabran; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $7,500

Leaseback vehicle

Housing option in Coolah

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Warrumbungle Shire Council seeks an experienced Manager Roads to lead the operational delivery of the 2,518km road network across regional NSW. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will supervise engineers, supervisors and staff, oversee budgets, procurement and external contracts.

This hands-on leadership role offers a generous remuneration package of $180,000–$209,000 including allowances, relocation assistance up to $7,500, and housing options, with flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience managing roads maintenance programs, ideally in local government or similar infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of rural road maintenance practices, especially unsealed networks.
• Proven leadership, team development and performance management.
• Financial acumen in budgets, procurement and contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Roads team and foster a safety-focused culture.
• Oversee sealed and unsealed road maintenance programs for safe, efficient service delivery.
• Manage operational budgets, resources and forward works programs, including contractor coordination.
• Oversee RMCC contract with Transport for NSW and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee procurement, tendering and contractor performance.
• Support disaster recovery and regional energy transition infrastructure needs.
• Build relationships across Council, government agencies and the community.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Road maintenance

Leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Manager Roads | Warrumbungle Shire Council | Coonabarabran, NSW

$180,000–$209,000 Total Remuneration Package + Relocation Assistance

• Lead the operational delivery of a 2,518km road network across regional NSW
• Attractive remuneration, leaseback vehicle and housing options
• Relocation assistance up to $7,500 | Exceptional regional lifestyle

The Opportunity

Public Sector People is partnering with Warrumbungle Shire Council to recruit an experienced Manager Roads, offering an opportunity to lead one of Council's most significant operational functions and make a lasting contribution to the region's infrastructure and communities.

Spanning more than 12,000 square kilometres, Warrumbungle Shire is home to welcoming rural communities, spectacular national parks and Australia's first Dark Sky Park.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will oversee the maintenance and operational delivery of Council's 2,518km road network, comprising 975km of sealed and 1,543km of unsealed roads.

This is a hands‑on leadership position, combining operational management, financial oversight and contract delivery with the opportunity to build on recent improvements to team culture, maintenance practices and service delivery.

The Role

Leading a team of engineers, supervisors and operational staff, you will be responsible for coordinating Council's extensive roads maintenance programs across a geographically diverse network.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Roads team, fostering a positive, accountable and safety-focused workplace culture.
• Oversee sealed and unsealed road maintenance programs, ensuring safe, efficient and consistent service delivery.
• Manage operational budgets, resources and forward works programs, balancing internal delivery capabilities with external contractors.
• Oversee Council's Roads Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC) with Transport for NSW, ensuring contractual compliance and effective stakeholder relationships.
• Manage procurement, tendering, contractor performance and operational reporting.
• Support the completion of natural disaster recovery projects and emerging infrastructure demands associated with the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
• Build effective relationships across Council, government agencies and the community.

Importantly, this is a working management role. You'll remain closely involved in operational decision‑making, financial management and problem‑solving, providing practical leadership rather than operating solely at a strategic level.

About You

We're seeking an experienced roads or infrastructure professional who combines strong operational knowledge with the leadership capability to manage a substantial workforce.

Ideally, you will demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, or extensive relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing roads maintenance programs, ideally within local government or a comparable infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of rural road maintenance practices, particularly unsealed networks.
• Proven people leadership experience, including developing teams, managing performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, contractors, procurement and infrastructure contracts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive approach to WHS, risk management and operational compliance.

Previous NSW local government and RMCC experience will be highly regarded, although candidates from other relevant infrastructure environments are encouraged to apply.

Above all, Council is seeking a visible, collaborative and technically credible leader who can build trust, take ownership and deliver results.

What's on Offer?

• $180,000–$209,000 total remuneration package ($143,000–$166,000 salary + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance + 10% Overtime Allowance + Superannuation)
• Leaseback vehicle option, including private use under Council's arrangements.
• Relocation assistance up to $7,500 to support your move.
• Housing option – opportunity to rent a four‑bedroom Council property in Coolah.
• Salary packaging benefits, including eligible rental and household fuel expenses.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements by agreement.
• Rostered days off, generous leave entitlements and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive management environment.

Discover Warrumbungle Shire

Located in the heart of regional NSW, Warrumbungle Shire offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes, welcoming communities and wide‑open spaces.

From the Warrumbungle National Park to internationally recognised dark skies, the region offers an opportunity to escape the pace of metropolitan living while taking on a meaningful leadership position.

With flexibility to work from Coonabarabran or Coolah, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while enjoying the benefits of regional life.