We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!
EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
The Opportunity
As the Manager Infrastructure and Open Space, you will lead one of Council's most diverse and high-profile portfolios, bringing together civil infrastructure, road safety, parks, gardens, reserves, foreshores and public spaces.
This is a critical leadership role overseeing the assets and services that keep East Gippsland safe, connected, accessible and thriving.
As part of Council's Strategic Leadership Group, you will structure the long-term maintenance and improvement of key community infrastructure and open spaces.
You will balance strategic asset planning with quality service delivery, while navigating community expectations, stakeholder interests and Council priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of East Gippsland by driving business improvement, service excellence and practical investment in community assets.
You will create the environment for large, diverse teams to succeed by providing clear direction, appropriate structures, high levels of accountability and strong leadership support.
Shape the future of East Gippsland's roads, parks and public spaces by
Providing strategic leadership and trusted advice on infrastructure, asset management and open space matters.
Leading the long-term management of Council's road network and associated assets,



recognising the significant and lasting impact these decisions have on East Gippsland's communities.
Overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of roads, parks, gardens, reserves, foreshores and public spaces that are central to community life.
Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team that deliver safe, sustainable and customer-focused services.
Managing significant budgets, contracts and service delivery programs to achieve organisational objectives.
Building strong partnerships with government agencies, contractors, stakeholders and the broader community.
You Will Have
Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience relevant to the role.
Qualifications in Civil Engineering and the ability to become a Registered Engineer (or working towards these qualifications) would be highly regarded.
Experience leading and developing large multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and delivering business improvement.
Strong people management skills with the ability to build capability, provide direction and create a culture of accountability.
Understanding of the political, legal and socio-economic context in which Council operates.
Specialist knowledge across road maintenance, road standards, road safety and open space planning and service delivery.
Robust leadership, negotiation and contractor management skills.




Strong communication skills and a focus on excellent customer service.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and psychometric testing.
You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you'll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance
***** Hybrid office/WFH options
Option to purchase additional leave
Flexible start and finish times
Extra time off over Christmas
Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries
Senior Executive Officer contract
Private use vehicle
Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
A Supportive Environment
17 weeks paid parental leave
Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
This is a full-time, ongoing position, based at Bruce Road Depot, Kalimna West.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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📌 Manager - Infrastructure And Open Space (Victoria)
🏢 East Gippsland Shire Council
📍 Victoria