Head of Civil Infrastructure - West

Lead major projects | Drive performance | Shape the future of civil infrastructure in Victoria.

Geelong North with travel to sites as required | Fulltime, Fixed Term

Whelans Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Civil Infrastructure - West, to lead our Regional Operations and Major Projects teams across western Victoria.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of civil construction projects, driving operational performance, developing high-performing teams, and supporting the continued growth of the business. The role is based in Geelong North, with travel across regional project sites as required.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Leading Regional Operations and Major Projects across multiple locations

- Driving project performance, profitability, safety and quality outcomes

- Leading and mentoring Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams

- Managing resources, workforce planning and operational delivery

- Supporting business growth through client engagement and strategic leadership

- Ensuring compliance across WHS, environmental, contractual and governance requirements

- Providing commercial oversight of project budgets, forecasts and financial performance

About You





You are an experienced civil construction leader with a track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

You will bring:

- Extensive experience within the civil construction industry

- Proven leadership of major civil infrastructure projects and operational teams

- Solid commercial, financial and contractual skills

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

- A proactive, decisive and solutions-focused approach

- Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Management or a related discipline

Why Whelans?

At Whelans Group, we deliver complex civil infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Victoria. We pride ourselves on our people, our culture, and our commitment to safety, quality and innovation.

If you're a proven leader looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, lead significant projects and drive business performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help lead the next chapter of growth at Whelans Group.

Ready to make it happen? Apply now.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alisha Caldwell, Recruitment & Human Resources Officer at ••••@whelansgroup.com.au.

Please note: While we make every effort to update all applicants, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for shortlisting may be contacted.

📌 Head of Civil Infrastructure - West (North Geelong)
🏢 Whelans Group
📍 North Geelong