Senior Manager, Civil Infrastructure Operations (Hybrid)

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Private vehicle use

Extra recreation leave

Flexible work from home

Novated leasing

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough seeks a Senior Manager for Works Operations (Civil Infrastructure) to lead capital delivery, programmed maintenance and contract governance, ensuring safe and sustainable outcomes for the community.

You will advise the Executive Manager Infrastructure Operations, guiding strategic, financial and technical decisions to support service delivery and program success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience delivering complex civil infrastructure programs.
• Skilled in contract administration, tendering and managing service providers.
• Proven financial management capability and strategic advisory skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Contract administration

Tendering

Financial management

Strategic advisory

Communication

Negotiation

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Maryborough seeks a Senior Manager for Works Operations (Civil Infrastructure) to lead capital delivery, programmed maintenance and contract governance, ensuring safe and sustainable outcomes for the community.

You will advise the Executive Manager Infrastructure Operations, guiding strategic, financial and technical decisions to support service delivery and program success.