Manager City Infrastructure Operations
Georges River Council
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- Location
- Carlton, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $169k – $195k
About the role
Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Remuneration | Carlton
Make a meaningful impact on the infrastructure and services that support the Georges River community every day. This is an opportunity to lead a broad operational portfolio, drive service excellence across critical infrastructure functions, and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable community assets.
Reporting to the Executive Manager City Presentation and Operations, the Manager City Infrastructure Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight across Council's civil infrastructure, stormwater, buildings and facilities, fleet, depot operations and operational procurement functions. The role is accountable for ensuring the efficient delivery of maintenance, renewal, compliance and operational support services across Council's infrastructure assets.
The position plays a key role in driving organisational performance, operational integration, risk management, continuous improvement and financial sustainability across a diverse portfolio of service areas. You will lead the development and implementation of operational strategies, service plans and business improvement initiatives, while overseeing budget management, contractor and supplier performance, procurement activities and compliance obligations.
Working closely with the Executive Manager City Presentation and Operations and other stakeholders, you will provide strategic advice on infrastructure operations, asset performance and service delivery, while leading initiatives that support Council's long-term priorities and ensure infrastructure assets remain safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose. This role offers the opportunity to lead a broad and complex operational portfolio that supports the delivery of essential services and infrastructure outcomes for the Georges River community.
What We Offer
- Permanent, Full-Time Role
- Salary from $168,584.48 - $195,139.92 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Leaseback Vehicle OR Vehicle Allowance
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
- Additional 5 days manager's leave credited on your anniversary date
- Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities
What We Are Looking For
- Degree qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Business, Project Management or a related discipline
- Extensive senior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operational, infrastructure or technical services functions
- Demonstrated experience leading senior managers and large operational workforces
- Strong knowledge of local government infrastructure operations, maintenance and service delivery
- Highly developed financial management, business planning and budget management skills
- Demonstrated procurement, contract management and commercial management experience
- Strong strategic planning, organisational development and change management capability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Construction Induction Card (White Card)
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Bryce Spelta, Director Assets & Infrastructure on 02 9330 6001.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM AEDT
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
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