About us The City of Unley is a vibrant and progressive local government organisation located on Adelaide's city fringe, less than four kilometres from the CBD. We deliver a wide range of services that support our community, environment and infrastructure, while creating opportunities for people to thrive.

We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City and are proud of our values: Better Together, Be Progressive and Strive for Excellence

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager City Infrastructure, the Manager City Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of essential community services and maintenance programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the City's operational services are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably while meeting community expectations and Council objectives.

Leading a large and diverse workforce, you will oversee the delivery of:

- Civil infrastructure maintenance programs
- Urban forest, arboriculture and horticulture services
- Open space and recreational asset maintenance
- Rapid response and cleansing services
- Waste management operations and strategic waste initiatives
- Fleet, plant and equipment management
- Graffiti Volunteer Program coordination
- Contracted service delivery and procurement activities

As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, you will contribute to organisational strategy, workforce planning, risk management, business continuity, industrial relations and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Elected Members, community groups, contractors, government agencies and key stakeholders to deliver outstanding service outcomes for the City of Unley community.

About You





You are an influential and team-oriented senior leader with a proven ability to lead complex operational environments and inspire high-performing teams.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Degree qualifications in business management, civil engineering, construction management, natural resource management or a related discipline.
- Proven senior leadership experience in complex operational environments, with the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in operational service delivery, asset management, procurement, contract management and budget oversight.
- Strong experience leading workforce initiatives, employee relations and organisational change.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Sound knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance and strategic service planning.
- A commitment to workplace safety, employee wellbeing and high-quality customer service.
- Strategic thinking, sound judgement and a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Why work with the City of Unley?

For 150 years, the City of Unley has been defined by service – to our residents, our businesses, our neighbourhoods, and to each other. Generations of employees and volunteers have been united by a commitment to serve and have contributed to making Unley a place of character, connection, resilience and pride.



Building on our proud history, we have an aspiration and a plan to continue to evolve, strengthen our culture and create the conditions for every person to do their best work and make a meaningful impact each day.

We believe this is a great time to join us to shape and share in the future.

More information

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential.

Position-specific enquiries can be directed to Claude Malak at [email protected] or 8372 5420.

If you are an experienced operational leader who is passionate about delivering services that make a tangible difference to the community, we would encourage you to apply include a Cover Letter and Resume outlining the skills, experience and qualities you will bring to the role.

Applications close 5pm Friday 9th October.

We may commence assessment of applications before the closing date and reserve the right to close the recruitment process early.

This position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

- Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
- Facet-5 Personality Profiling

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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Position Description

📌 Manager City Operations (Unley)
🏢 City of Unley
📍 Unley