Manager Transport Assets

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

Benefits offered by this job

35‑hour work week

Salary packaging options

Relocation support

Vehicle leasing options

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council seeks a strategic leader to advance the newly created role of Manager Transport Assets. You will lead long-term planning, renewal programs and investment across roads, bridges, footpaths, cycleways and transport infrastructure in the Dubbo region.

You will partner with operational leaders and funding bodies, transform data into decisions, and build a capable asset team to drive sustainable outcomes. A competitive salary and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Infrastructure Asset Management, or equivalent senior experience.
• Extensive experience in transport infrastructure asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Experience in prioritising capital works and long‑term investment strategies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term asset management strategies, renewal plans and investment programs for the transport network.
• Use asset data and lifecycle information to guide informed investment decisions.
• Build partnerships with operational teams, government agencies and funding bodies to deliver shared outcomes.
• Lead an asset-focused team and drive collaboration and evidence-based decision making.
• Secure the region's transport infrastructure through strategic planning and grant funding initiatives.

Skills

Asset management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in Civil/Infrastructure Asset Management

Tools

GIS

Asset management systems

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 ManagerTransport Assets.

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 ManagerTransport Assets (Infrastructure) and develop your skills and futurecareer.

Find purpose and impact

This is a rare opportunity to establish and shape a newlycreated leadership role responsible for the future of one of Council's largestand most valuable asset portfolios.

As Manager Transport Assets, you'll lead the strategicplanning, renewal and long-term stewardship of roads, bridges, footpaths,cycleways and transport infrastructure across the Dubbo region.

Working closely with operational leaders and keystakeholders, you'll transform data into decisions, influence significantinvestment priorities and ensure our transport network continues to support agrowing region for generations to come.

This is your chance to build something from the ground upand leave a lasting legacy.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the development of long-term asset management strategies, renewal plans and investment programs that support sustainable service delivery across Council's transport network.
• Using asset data, condition information and lifecycle planning to guide informed decisions and prioritise infrastructure investment where it will achieve the greatest benefit.
• Building strong partnerships with operational teams, senior leaders, government agencies and funding bodies to deliver shared outcomes and maximise opportunities.
• Leading a dedicated asset-focused team while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and evidence-based decision making.
• Securing the future of the region's transport infrastructure through strategic planning, grant funding initiatives and long-term financial sustainability.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Asset Management or a related discipline, or extensive demonstrated equivalent experience in transport infrastructure asset management at a senior level.
• Extensive experience in transport, civil infrastructure or asset management, including strategic asset planning, lifecycle management and renewal programming.
• Demonstrated experience developing, prioritising and monitoring capital works, maintenance programs and long-term investment strategies.
• Strong technical knowledge of transport infrastructure assets, including roads, bridges, culverts, footpaths, cycleways and related infrastructure
• Proven experience managing asset data, condition assessments, asset management systems and using data to support decision making.
• Highly developed leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders.

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

• Experience working within local government, a road authority or a large infrastructure organisation.
• Experience with grant-funded infrastructure programs, disaster recovery funding, GIS or contemporary asset management frameworks such as ISO 55000.

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.

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 systemgenerated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an applicationto 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.

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.