Project Manager & Project Engineering - Coonamble Shire Council

Coonamble Shire Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing support

Leaseback vehicle

9-day fortnight

Four weeks annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Coonamble Shire Council is seeking an experienced Manager Infrastructure Programming to lead the newly established team and oversee strategic infrastructure planning and programming across roads, bridges, stormwater and public assets in Coonamble, NSW.

You will drive capital works delivery, asset management, and contractor collaboration, while mentoring a multidisciplinary team and shaping long-term infrastructure priorities for the Shire.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management or Asset Management (or related discipline).
• Significant experience leading teams and delivering infrastructure programs.
• Strong project, contract and procurement management capability.
• Experience managing budgets, programs and resources.
• Sound understanding of asset management principles.
• White Construction Induction Card and Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure planning, programming and capital works delivery.
• Develop strategic work programs aligned with Council priorities.
• Coordinate projects, budgets, procurement and resource planning.
• Build and mentor a newly structured multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee inspections across roads, bridges, stormwater and public assets.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance, financial outcomes and risk.
• Support Transport for NSW prequalification and RMCC program delivery.
• Improve infrastructure planning, project delivery and asset management practices.
• Maintain procurement, contract management, WHS and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Procurement

Asset management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Asset Management

Job description

Build Communities. Lead Change. Leave a Legacy.

1. Lead infrastructure strategy, capital works and a newly established team
2. Relocation assistance + housing support + leaseback vehicle with private use
3. 9-day fortnight | Genuine autonomy | Make a lasting community impact

Manager Infrastructure Programming

Ready to move beyond simply delivering the next project?

Coonamble Shire Council is seeking an experienced infrastructure, civil construction or project leader to step into the newly established role of Manager Infrastructure Programming, based in Coonamble, NSW.

This is an opportunity to take your experience in infrastructure, capital works, civil construction, asset management or major projects and apply it at a broader strategic level.

You’ll build and lead a multidisciplinary team, influence how Council prioritises its infrastructure investment and help shape the long-term delivery of roads, bridges, stormwater and community assets across the Shire.

And because we know this opportunity may mean making a move, relocation assistance and housing support are available.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure, you’ll provide strategic leadership across Council’s infrastructure planning and programming while overseeing capital works, infrastructure projects and asset inspections.

This isn’t a traditional engineering management role.

While sound infrastructure knowledge is important, your ability to lead people, develop programs, influence stakeholders and turn strategy into practical outcomes will be what sets you apart.

You’ll be responsible for:

1. Leading infrastructure planning, programming and capital works delivery
2. Developing strategic work programs aligned with Council priorities
3. Coordinating projects, budgets, procurement and resource planning
4. Building and mentoring a newly structured multidisciplinary team
5. Overseeing inspections across roads, bridges, stormwater and public assets
6. Managing relationships with contractors, consultants, government agencies and community stakeholders
7. Monitoring project performance, financial outcomes and risk
8. Supporting Transport for NSW prequalification and RMCC program delivery
9. Improving infrastructure planning, project delivery and asset management practices
10. Maintaining strong procurement, contract management, WHS and environmental standards

About You

You may currently be working in civil construction, engineering consulting, local or state government, transport, utilities, mining, infrastructure delivery or asset management.

To qualify, you’ll bring demonstrated leadership experience across infrastructure, capital works, civil construction, asset management or major projects, supported by tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management or a related discipline.

Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

You’ll also bring:

1. Significant experience leading teams and delivering infrastructure programs
2. Strong project, contract and procurement management capability
3. Experience managing budgets, programs and resources
4. Sound understanding of asset management principles
5. Strong commercial and financial acumen
6. Confidence working with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders
7. Class C Driver Licence or equivalent
8. White Construction Induction Card
9. Australian work rights

Experience within local government, roads and transport, utilities, mining, civil construction, engineering consulting, government or infrastructure asset management will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you’ll be an authentic and capable leader who enjoys developing people, improving systems and taking ownership of outcomes.

Why Make the Move?

This role offers something increasingly difficult to find in larger infrastructure environments: genuine ownership and visible impact.

Instead of being responsible for one component of a much larger program, you’ll have the opportunity to influence infrastructure priorities across an entire Council and community.

You’ll receive a competitive Grade 11 salary of $98,566 – $114,102 plus superannuation, together with:

1. 9-day fortnight
2. Leaseback vehicle with private use
3. Relocation assistance
4. Housing allowance or subsidised Council accommodation
5. Civil Liability Allowance
6. Four weeks annual leave
7. Professional development and ongoing training
8. One fully paid professional association membership each year
9. Employee Assistance Program
10. Uniform allowance and Council-provided PPE
11. The opportunity to build and lead a newly established team
12. Genuine influence over Council's long-term infrastructure direction
13. Support from an executive leadership team committed to continuous improvement

About Coonamble

Located in north-western NSW, Coonamble Shire Council serves Coonamble and its surrounding villages and is committed to building a connected, respectful and thriving community.

For an infrastructure leader ready for greater autonomy, regional living and the opportunity to see the direct impact of their decisions, this is a chance to build something meaningful.

You don't need to already live in Coonamble.

If the opportunity is right, Council can support your relocation and housing.

Make Your Next Project Your Legacy

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, build a capable team and influence the future of infrastructure across an entire community, we want to hear from you.

Applications close 23rd Sept 2026

Coonamble Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds who share its commitment to serving the community.