Senior Civil Infrastructure Operations Manager

Fraser Coast Region; Maryborough; Hybrid; AUD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6,000 relocation assistance

Vehicle for private use

5 days recreation leave

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council seeks a senior Manager Works Operations (Civil Infrastructure) to lead capital delivery, maintenance programs, and contract governance in Maryborough. You will provide strategic and technical guidance to support sustainable service delivery and report to the Executive Manager Infrastructure Operations.

The role requires strong leadership, governance, and financial management skills to ensure time, cost, quality, safety and environmental targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (AQF7+) is required.
• Experience delivering complex civil infrastructure programs.
• Strong contract administration and tendering capabilities.
• Financial management and strategic advisory skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital works and programmed maintenance delivery, including contract administration and Superintendent’s Representative duties.
• Provide specialist engineering, commercial and contract advice across Council.
• Implement quality, contract and delivery frameworks for consistent outcomes.
• Lead strategic and operational planning, including program development and constructability reviews.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, reporting and financial performance.
• Lead and develop staff capability, performance and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership experience

Contract administration

Tendering

Financial management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (AQF7+)

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council seeks a senior Manager Works Operations (Civil Infrastructure) to lead capital delivery, maintenance programs, and contract governance in Maryborough. You will provide strategic and technical guidance to support sustainable service delivery and report to the Executive Manager Infrastructure Operations.

The role requires strong leadership, governance, and financial management skills to ensure time, cost, quality, safety and environmental targets are met.