Senior Public Realm & Infrastructure Leader

Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Region; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Region is seeking a senior leader to oversee civil, streetscapes and parks infrastructure across Noosa Shire. You will lead up to six direct reports and influence ~120 staff, driving service delivery and continuous improvement in a regional council context.

With a Civil Engineering degree and RPEQ progress, you will shape budgets, asset management programs and projects while safeguarding Noosa’s coastal spaces and public realms.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with progress toward RPEQ registration.
• Extensive senior leadership in civil operations, infrastructure delivery or related services.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to engineering in an operational setting.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to drive change.
• Strong program and project management skills.
• Experience with asset management systems and processes.
• Financial and budget management experience for operations.
• Local government experience is highly regarded.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of civil, streetscapes and parks infrastructure maintenance and renewal programs.
• Lead a team of up to six direct reports and influence a broader operational workforce of ~120 staff.
• Drive service delivery, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure infrastructure meets community needs while protecting Noosa's environment.
• Shape and protect places that define Noosa lifestyle through effective leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Asset management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Civil Engineering degree

RPEQ registration / progress towards

Management degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Region is seeking a senior leader to oversee civil, streetscapes and parks infrastructure across Noosa Shire. You will lead up to six direct reports and influence ~120 staff, driving service delivery and continuous improvement in a regional council context.

With a Civil Engineering degree and RPEQ progress, you will shape budgets, asset management programs and projects while safeguarding Noosa’s coastal spaces and public realms.