Build Communities. Lead Change. Leave a Legacy.

Lead infrastructure strategy, capital works and a newly established team

Relocation assistance + housing support + leaseback vehicle with private use

9-day fortnight | Genuine autonomy | Make a lasting community impact

Manager Infrastructure Programming Ready to move beyond simply delivering the next project?

Coonamble Shire Council

is seeking an experienced infrastructure, civil construction or project leader to step into the newly established role of

Manager Infrastructure Programming , based in

Coonamble, NSW .

This is an opportunity to take your experience in infrastructure, capital works, civil construction, asset management or major projects and apply it at a broader strategic level.

You’ll build and lead a multidisciplinary team, influence how Council prioritises its infrastructure investment and help shape the long-term delivery of roads, bridges, stormwater and community assets across the Shire.

And because we know this prospect may mean making a move,

relocation assistance and housing support are available .

About the Opportunity Reporting to the

Director Infrastructure , you’ll provide strategic leadership across Council's infrastructure planning and programming while overseeing capital works, infrastructure projects and asset inspections.

This isn’t a traditional engineering management role.

While sound infrastructure knowledge is important, your ability to

lead people, develop programs, influence stakeholders and turn strategy into practical outcomes

will be what sets you apart.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leading infrastructure planning,



programming and capital works delivery

Developing strategic work programs aligned with Council priorities

Coordinating projects, budgets, procurement and resource planning

Building and mentoring a newly structured multidisciplinary team

Overseeing inspections across roads, bridges, stormwater and public assets

Managing relationships with contractors, consultants, government agencies and community stakeholders

Monitoring project performance, financial outcomes and risk

Supporting Transport for NSW prequalification and RMCC program delivery

Improving infrastructure planning, project delivery and asset management practices

Maintaining strong procurement, contract management, WHS and environmental standards

About You You may currently be working in

civil construction, engineering consulting, local or state government, transport, utilities, mining, infrastructure delivery or asset management .

To qualify, you’ll bring demonstrated leadership experience across infrastructure, capital works, civil construction, asset management or major projects, supported by tertiary qualifications in

Civil Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management or a related discipline .

Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

You’ll also bring:





Significant experience leading teams and delivering infrastructure programs

Strong project, contract and procurement management capability

Experience managing budgets, programs and resources

Sound understanding of asset management principles

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Confidence working with contractors, consultants and government stakeholders

Class C Driver Licence or equivalent

White Construction Induction Card

Australian work rights

Experience within

local government, roads and transport, utilities, mining, civil construction, engineering consulting, government or infrastructure asset management

will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you’ll be an

authentic and capable leader

who enjoys developing people, improving systems and taking ownership of outcomes.

Why Make the Move? This role offers something increasingly difficult to find in larger infrastructure environments:

genuine ownership and visible impact .

Instead of being responsible for one component of a much larger program, you’ll have the opportunity to influence infrastructure priorities across an entire Council and community.

You’ll receive a competitive

Grade 11 salary of $102,507.60 – $118,665.40 plus superannuation , together with:

9-day fortnight

Leaseback vehicle with private use

Relocation assistance

Housing allowance or subsidised Council accommodation

Civil Liability Allowance

Four weeks annual leave

Professional development and ongoing training

One fully paid professional association membership each year

Employee Assistance Program<

📌 Manager Infrastructure Programming (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Coonamble Shire Council
📍 Port Macquarie