Following a comprehensive service review, Council is implementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation , focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities, improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governed and future-ready.

As part of this transformation we are seeking a capable and experiencedOperations Managerto lead the delivery of Council's frontline operational services and ensurehigh-quality outcomes for the community.

Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Services and formingpart of the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role providesleadership across a diverse range of operational areas including civilconstruction and maintenance, open space maintenance, quarry operations andweeds and biosecurity programs.

This position is responsible for coordinating teams,managing resources and ensuring that services are delivered safely, efficientlyand in line with Council's strategic objectives and community expectations. Youwill oversee operational programs for roads and drainage infrastructure, parksand sporting fields, quarry operations and environmental compliance activities,ensuring strong governance, safety and service standards across all areas.

You will also provide leadership to operational staff andcontractors, manage budgets and contracts, and work closely with internal teamsand the community to deliver sustainable and reliable infrastructure services.





If you are an experienced operational leader with strongpeople management, compliance and service delivery skills, we encourage you toapply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

- Relevant qualifications in civil construction, civilengineering, operations management or a related discipline, or extensiveequivalent experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in civil works, open space management,quarry operations or related operational service delivery functions.
- Strong knowledge of weeds and biosecurity legislation and environmentalcompliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary operational teams,contractors and resources.
- Sound understanding of quarry operations, safety systems and environmentalmanagement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety, risk management andenvironmental compliance.
- Financial and contract management capability, including budgeting,procurement and contractor supervision.

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 14 of Council's salary system. This is a permanent, full time opportunity. The salary offered is from $116,114 to $130,612 per annum plus 12% Superannuation and a leaseback vehicle.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

For further information, please contact: Brent Krogh, ManagerInfrastructure Services on

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