Senior Leader Infrastructure

at; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government authority in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Leader Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership for its City Infrastructure team. This role involves overseeing major projects, managing diverse teams, and ensuring strong financial stewardship. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant tertiary qualification, along with experience in infrastructure delivery and project management. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven career in infrastructure delivery, assets, or project management.
• Experience in managing teams and delivering projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the City Infrastructure team.
• Oversee planning and delivery of capital works and infrastructure projects.
• Manage operations of Engineering and Project Delivery teams.
• Develop and monitor Asset Management Plans.
• Deliver high-quality technical advice to Council.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative approach

Dynamic communication

Financial stewardship

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Senior Leader Infrastructure - City of Launceston (Tasmania)

Launceston is a lifestyle-driven city, innovative in its nature. Located at the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, it is regarded as one of Australia's most liveable regional cities. It boasts world class education and a vibrant arts and events culture. Known as the "Queen of the North", Launceston is one of Tasmania's busiest commercial and industrial hubs.

With a diverse community from around the world, Launceston offers a blend of urban comfort, historic architecture, and walkability. It has a thriving foodie culture with agricultural roots, famous markets and is one of the very few UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy.

The City of Launceston is the largest Local Government Authority in Northern Tasmania with over 600 staff supporting a population of over 71,000 residents.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Leader Community Asset and Design, the Senior Leader City Infrastructure at the City of Launceston will see you work closely with project managers, advisors and engineers who will be behind the design and delivery of major construction and civil works. It's a role that will suit someone who is more systems-oriented and can showcase how a collaborative approach can achieve success for any given project through seeking a range of viewpoints and approaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the City Infrastructure team of 31, driving the achievement of Council's corporate objectives.
• Oversee the planning, management, and delivery of the Council's capital works program and major infrastructure projects.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Engineering (Water, Roads, Transport), Infrastructure Design, and Project Delivery teams.
• Inspire, engage, and develop employees, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship by developing, monitoring, and managing team budgets.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Asset Management Plans to support sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
• Deliver high-quality technical advice and reporting to Council and external stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making.

About You

You will be a strategic thinker with a passion for achieving community outcomes. As a leader, you will be a dynamic and engaging communicator. You'll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to infrastructure delivery, and drive continuous improvement of asset management practices.

Employee Benefits

• Professional development and further leadership opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package
• Inclusive and values-driven culture

It is a requirement for this role that you have a relevant tertiary qualification and an established career in infrastructure delivery, assets, project management or similar.

For a candidate pack or to apply, visit mcarthur.com.au referencing job number J8771 in the Search Bar.

For a confidential conversation, please contact John Brownell on [phone].

Applications close: Sunday 11th January 2026