Urban Services Manager

Gilgandra Shire Council; Gilgandra; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycle

12% employer contribution to superann

4 weeks annual leave

Long Service after 5 years

PPE Provided

Ongoing learning and development

15 days sick leave

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Community impact opportunities

Job summary

Gilgandra Shire Council in rural NSW seeks an Urban Services Manager to lead the Infrastructure Services team, coordinating urban and village-level works and ensuring delivery within budget and schedule. The role emphasizes planning, resourcing and project oversight across local and state items of infrastructure.

Salary and conditions align with the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The position offers a 35-hour week, Rostered day off every fortnight, weekly pay, and generous leave, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to plan and manage open space maintenance projects.
• Experience with contract management including tender evaluation and administration.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate urban infrastructure works (excluding roads).
• Oversee budgeting, resourcing and scheduling of projects.
• Prepare reports on civil works for stakeholders.
• Ensure WHS, quality standards and environment considerations are integrated.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Funding portals

Job description

Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking a Urban Services Manager to join the Infrastructure Team!

• Permanent full time - 35 hours per week
• Rostered day off every fortnight - an extra 22 days off a year!
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary range $2280.20 - $2735.66 per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

To lead, manage and contribute to the professional performance of Gilgandra Shire’s Infrastructure Services section by being responsible for the coordination, resourcing and managing the construction, maintenance and/or repair of works in urban and village areas (excluding roads) of the shire for both local and state items of infrastructure.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering and/or equivalent relevant work experience
• Current drivers licence Class C
• Possession of a WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Previous experience with operating water and sewerage reticulation systems
• Previous experience with planning and programming open space maintenance works
• Previous experience in contract management, including tender preparation, evaluation and contract administration.
• Previous experience with staff management, including the ability to lead, guide and monitor team performance
• Strong program and project management abilities, including managing multiple and competing budgets, schedules and resourcing
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to WHS, quality standards and environmental issues
• Sound organisational skills with ability to manage own workload in an environment with competing work priorities
• Ability to write detailed reports relating to one or a number of civil items or work or projects
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with the public, internal stakeholders and staff at all levels
• Ability to prepare for and conduct meetings and lead group discussions
• Good understanding of computers having the ability to use Microsoft software programs such as Word and Excel, communicate with emails and submit progress claims and acquittals via funding portals
• Possess the personal drive to complete tasks without the necessity of adhering to standard work hours

BENEFITS

• Weekly pay cycle
• 12% employer contribution to superannuation
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to take at full pay, half pay, or double pay
• Long Service after 5 years employment with a NSW Council
• PPE Provided
• Ongoing learning and development
• 15 days sick leave
• Access to Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute and make a difference to our community!

Applications for this position close at 9.00am, Friday 17 October 2025.

ENQUIRIES

Director Infrastructure, Daryl Colwell or the People & Culture Team on 02 6817 8800

ABOUT GILGANDRA

Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.

Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.