Are you interested in working with a passionate and proud community? If so, you might like to apply for this exciting role in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley. The Derwent Valley is a stunning, diverse location just 30 minutes from Hobart, extending from New Norfolk and its surrounds to spectacular world heritage wilderness areas.·

This role is primarily responsible for:-

- The Development and maintenance of the Councils asset and infrastructure register, asset modelling, asset revaluations and asset renewal work programming
- Plan and oversee lifecycle activities including acquisition, maintenance and replacement
- Providing support and or advice to the Works Manager and/or CEO on engineered assets
- Providing support and or advice to the Works Manager and or CEO regarding infrastructure priorities funding grants, Capital project funding

To be successful, please respond to the selection criteria below:-
- Tertiary qualification in asset management, engineering, project management or related fields
- Extensive knowledge and experience in project and infrastructure management, asset strategy development and leadership of customer focused Council asset departments.
- Strong political and business acumen across a broad range of disciplines within a similar environment with a strong focus on strategic outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in working with modern asset & project management systems
- Highly effective interpersonal, relationship management and negotiation skills and the ability to transform strategic concepts into practical outcomes.




- Solid commitment to the principles underpinning good governance and sound financial management.
- Highly developed skills in research, analysis and reporting writing
- Proven transparent and professional decision-making capacity reinforced by a high standard of personal ethics and integrity, discretion and diplomacy.
- Broad knowledge of local government, industrial relations and work health and safety.
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from multicultural backgrounds and people identifying as LGBTIQ*.* We strive to deliver exceptional service and embrace the values of Quality Service, Collaboration, Growth, Integrity and Wellbeing. You will receive a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including, but not limited to, a National Police Check, a Working with Vulnerable People Check, and a pre-employment medical, and must have Australian Citizenship or a working employment Visa.

How to apply For a copy of the Position Description and Employment Information Pack, go to the Derwent Valley Council website. www.derwentvalley.tas.gov.au/employment

Applications to be sent to [email protected]. Please include your resume and a covering letter that addresses the selection criteria. Only applications addressing the selection criteria will be accepted.

Applications close 5pm Friday, 14th August 2026

📌 Director Infrastructure and Engineering (New Norfolk)
🏢 Derwent Valley Council
📍 New Norfolk