Director of Assets and Infrastructure Services

About the role

Kyogle Council is seeking a Director of Assets and Infrastructure Services to join its Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the General Manager, the role leads the Infrastructure Services Directorate, covering civil works, water and sewerage, asset management, roads, bridges, facilities, stormwater and emergency management. The position is permanent, full-time at 35 hours per week, Executive Band Level 4 under the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the General Manager, Mayor and Councillors on infrastructure and asset management matters
• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering civil works, maintenance and capital projects
• Oversee strategic planning, financial management and contract administration within the Directorate
• Manage water supply, roads and infrastructure, and direct asset management, contract oversight and project design
• Innovate capital works and maintenance programs and ensure compliance with funding agency requirements
• Champion emergency management strategies and coordinate emergency response
• Provide strategic direction for facilities maintenance and stormwater management, and lead procurement optimisation
• Cultivate public liaison, act as spokesperson and build stakeholder relationships
• Provide technical expertise to Council panels and committees

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related field, with significant leadership experience
• Extensive civil engineering expertise, including water, sewerage, roads and asset management
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets, capital works programs and complex projects
• Experience in local government, state public sector, emergency management, quarry operations, project management, GIS or postgraduate qualifications in engineering or management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with access to a private-use vehicle in line with Council policy
• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Direct influence on multi-million-dollar projects and community initiatives

To apply, submit a cover letter, the completed employment application form, an up-to-date resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria; applications without a cover letter will not be assessed. Applications close 4pm on 6 November 2026.