Director Infrastructure Services
About the role
Grenfell, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Drive the strategic delivery of roads, water, assets, and key services
- Lead a diverse infrastructure portfolio on an executive leadership team
- Play a pivotal leadership role in local emergency management coordination.
Lead the infrastructure directorate as an executive leader, offering genuine impact and an idyllic country lifestyle in the heart of NSW.
Weddin Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to join their executive leadership team as the Director Infrastructure Services. Located in NSW’s scenic Central West, their Shire is known for its rich gold rush history, strong agricultural sector, and the heritage town of Grenfell. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant community impact while enjoying a rewarding country lifestyle.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio. This critical role is responsible for the effective management of Council’s Depot, the local roads and bridges network, water and sewerage services, biosecurity, and urban tree management. Your responsibilities will also extend to the strategic direction of Council’s asset management framework and key leadership in local emergency management.
The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline, coupled with a proven record in senior management, preferably within local government. Your ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage significant budgets, and deliver complex infrastructure projects is essential. They are seeking a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our community.
Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role. To learn more about the Council visit weddin.nsw.gov.au For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 0425 369 986 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 17 November 2025. Apply for this role
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Careers at Council is a careers website created to help councils find the right skills to serve their communities. Designed to showcase the diverse opportunities available in councils and inform job seekers about career pathways, it builds a connection between candidates and councils throughout Australia.
Candidates are able to search more job roles, get a taste of all the great benefits on offer and connect with existing employees who are making a difference in their communities every day.
Created by the state and territory Local Government Associations (LGNSW, MAV, WALGA, LGASA, LGANT, LGAT and LGAQ), Careers at Council has been developed to build awareness, engage and educate candidates about the career opportunities across Australia's 537 councils.
Director Infrastructure Services
About the role
Grenfell, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Drive the strategic delivery of roads, water, assets, and key services
- Lead a diverse infrastructure portfolio on an executive leadership team
- Play a pivotal leadership role in local emergency management coordination.
Lead the infrastructure directorate as an executive leader, offering genuine impact and an idyllic country lifestyle in the heart of NSW.
Weddin Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to join their executive leadership team as the Director Infrastructure Services. Located in NSW’s scenic Central West, their Shire is known for its rich gold rush history, strong agricultural sector, and the heritage town of Grenfell. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant community impact while enjoying a rewarding country lifestyle.
Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a diverse portfolio. This critical role is responsible for the effective management of Council’s Depot, the local roads and bridges network, water and sewerage services, biosecurity, and urban tree management. Your responsibilities will also extend to the strategic direction of Council’s asset management framework and key leadership in local emergency management.
The ideal candidate will possess tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline, coupled with a proven record in senior management, preferably within local government. Your ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage significant budgets, and deliver complex infrastructure projects is essential. They are seeking a strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes for our community.
Applications for this role should be made online at lgnsw.org.au/lgms Please attach your response to the selection criteria to your application. An information package including a comprehensive position description can also be found on the website.
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role. To learn more about the Council visit weddin.nsw.gov.au For further assistance, please contact Sebastian Kaiser on 0425 369 986 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 17 November 2025. Apply for this role
Visit site
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About Careers at Council
Careers at Council is a careers website created to help councils find the right skills to serve their communities. Designed to showcase the diverse opportunities available in councils and inform job seekers about career pathways, it builds a connection between candidates and councils throughout Australia.
Candidates are able to search more job roles, get a taste of all the great benefits on offer and connect with existing employees who are making a difference in their communities every day.
Created by the state and territory Local Government Associations (LGNSW, MAV, WALGA, LGASA, LGANT, LGAT and LGAQ), Careers at Council has been developed to build awareness, engage and educate candidates about the career opportunities across Australia's 537 councils.