• Looking for a tree change? Tenterfield offers the benefits of countryside, national parks and history, people and adventure!
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with relocation assistance and short-term rental subsidy, generous leave entitlements, ongoing learning and development, and access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Attractive Annual Salary in a range commensurate to experience negotiable up to $169K (incl super) is envisioned for the right candidate.

About Tenterfield Shire Council

Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase “quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle” through a range of collaborative initiatives with our community.

We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day. They are:

• Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
• Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
• Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
• Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
• Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

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Your Opportunity

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for a full-time Manager Infrastructure Delivery based in Tenterfield, NSW.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services, this role is responsible for delivering assigned projects professionally, ensuring council's construction and maintenance programs and contracts — covering roads, bridges and engineering infrastructure — are scoped and delivered in line with appropriate project management frameworks.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Director of Infrastructure Services, Manager Works and other senior staff to deliver projects on cost, time and other performance indicators
• Managing Projects Quality, Safety and Environmental Management systems, including inspections, checklists and documentation
• Project planning and programming, including cost estimation, budgeting, cash flow and progress reporting
• Managing contracts in accordance with Council processes, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance
• Overseeing the procurement function alongside the Procurement Officer and Manager Finance & Technology
• Preparing monthly reports and business cases for the Director of Infrastructure Services and Council
• Leading a team including the Asset Inspector, Fleet Coordinator, Business Coordinator, Building & Property Coordinator and Procurement Officer
• Preparing community engagement plans and maintaining strong public relations
• Servicing the Local Traffic Committee through agendas, reports and works instructions

To qualify, you will need a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, along with demonstrated strengths in engineering design, contract and tender development and administration. You'll also bring:

• Demonstrated ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook and project scheduling software such as MS Project
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team management skills
• Completion of project management courses/qualifications, or significant experience as a project manager
• A current Class C Driver's Licence and Construction Induction (White) Card
• Ability to monitor project costs and other project performance indicators

As our ideal candidate, you'll bring strong leadership and strategic planning ability, with the confidence to engage internal and external stakeholders, influence decision-making and drive long-term infrastructure and asset outcomes.

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What You Will Get from Tenterfield Shire Council

• Attractive Annual Salary in a range commensurate to experience negotiable up to $169K (incl super) is envisioned for the right candidate
• 9-day fortnight
• 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave
• 2 weeks accumulative Annual Sick Leave
• 1 week MyLeave provision
• Relocation assistance and short-term rental subsidy for approved relocating candidates
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Health and Wellbeing programs

This is your opportunity to get out of the city and enjoy a quiet and relaxing life in this beautiful and picturesque part of Regional New South Wales. Relocation assistance is available, and we will help and support your move to Tenterfield.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, don't wait – Apply Now!