Group Manager - Infrastructure Services

The Opportunity

Council has an exciting opportunity for Group Manager - Infrastructure Services to join our team. In this newly created role, you will be responsible for the delivery of activities associated with the following functions: civil infrastructure, water and wastewater operations, environment, and waste, and project management. 

The role requires a particular focus on sustainability and budget management, while leading and motivating a customer focused culture. 

To view a detailed list of responsibilities, please review the Position Description - Group Manager - Infrastructure Services

Candidate Profile 

Our ideal candidate will be an energetic and highly motivated local government professional who has relevant formal qualifications combined with membership of relevant professional associations in Civil Engineering and/or significate experience at the senior management level. 

You will be a transformational leader with a successful track record in leading project delivery, major change processes and implementing positive continuous improvement while inculcating unity, safety and commitment to service.  A strategic thinker you will be committed to working collaboratively to deliver Council’s vision and priority outcomes for the community. 

This position suits an experienced local government manager who has proactively prepared for a senior role by obtaining a diverse range of skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications.  

What We Offer You 

This is an opportunity to work directly with the General Manager, Mayor, Councillors and community to deliver the outcomes set by Council.  

Uralla offers a country lifestyle, half-way between Brisbane and Sydney with a regional airport and good access to two regional centres.  

For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure

In return for your hard work and dedication, Council is offering a competitive remuneration package circa $152,620 to $163,020 (depending on qualifications and experience). 

You will also have access to a range of benefits and great conditions including:

• Flexible work arrangements - Including an option for a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to the confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Award increases. 
• Long service leave after 5 years' continuous service (with the ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils!)
• Employee Recognition Program
• Access to relocation support

About Uralla Shire Council

Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

Before applying:

Interested candidates are encouraged to call the Director Infrastructure and Development, Mick Raby, on 02 6778 6302 for a confidential discussion.

 How to Apply:

1. Please read up on our recruitment process by clicking Here
2. Please complete your application below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and any supporting documentation.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you can save it and return to it later.  We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. Once you have submitted your application, you should receive email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam boxes and contact hr@uralla.nsw.gov.au.
6. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

 Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.