Manager Works - Roads, Drainage and Civil Works

About the role

Forbes Shire Council, located on the banks of the Lachlan River in Central West NSW, is seeking an experienced Manager Works to lead its roads, drainage and civil works programs. It is a hands-on leadership role covering local and regional roads, stormwater drainage, kerb and gutter, pavements and footpaths, gravel pits, and the Forbes aerodrome and helipad. The position reports to the Director Infrastructure and Works and leads a team of around 40 through two supervisors, Construction and Maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver about half of the time to the operational, maintenance and capital works programs
• Plan ahead, manage budgets and grant milestones, and handle contractor performance, grant applications and acquittals
• Look after close to 1,870 km of roads and represent Council with Transport for NSW and the Central NSW Joint Organisation

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Civil Project Management or a related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience
• At least five years in a similar role leading complex technical works and teams
• Ten years' experience in civil construction, including roads, bridges and drainage
• Sound knowledge of current design standards and guidelines for civil construction and local roads
• Proven project management skills, including cost estimation and control, quality assurance and contract management
• Experience working with Transport for NSW and other State and Federal funding agencies
• Current Class C driver's licence and a satisfactory criminal record check

What we offer

• Salary negotiated within a range of $127,705 to $166,016
• Nine-day fortnight (35-hour week)
• Superannuation at 12%
• Leaseback motor vehicle, relocation and temporary housing assistance
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Investment in learning and development

Applications close 9am on Monday 30 November 2026; candidates are asked to read the Candidate Information Pack before applying.