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About the Role

This is a high-trust, autonomous leadership role responsible for delivering civil construction and maintenance services across the city. You will lead and provide expert advice on a broad range of operational activities, including roads, footpaths, drainage, asset inspections, and street infrastructure. The role drives the development of innovative, best-practice strategies to enhance service delivery and achieve Council’s strategic objectives. You will assess current and future needs, implement effective operational solutions, and ensure high-quality, efficient maintenance of public assets to support a safe, accessible, and well-presented city. Working closely with the Director Operations, you will oversee budgets, risks, systems, and processes, ensuring they are proactive, efficient, and aligned with continuous improvement and organisational performance goals.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide expert advice on civil construction and maintenance services.
Oversee operational activities including roads, footpaths, drainage, asset inspections, and street infrastructure.
Develop and implement innovative, best-practice strategies for service delivery.
Assess current and future needs and implement effective operational solutions.
Ensure high-quality, efficient maintenance of public assets.
Oversee budgets, risks, systems, and processes in collaboration with the Director Operations.
Ensure operational activities are proactive, efficient, and aligned with continuous improvement and organizational performance goals.

Requirements

Relevant Civil or Construction Engineering degree (or equivalent) with significant demonstrated leadership experience in civil construction and maintenance.
Current Class C Driver’s License.
Proven experience leading and managing civil construction and maintenance functions.
Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, legislation, and regulatory requirements relevant to civil works.
Experience working with government agencies and statutory authorities on construction, maintenance, and service contracts.
Demonstrated success in project and change management, including planning, delivery, and team leadership.
Experience developing and managing strategic business plans, budgets, and resource allocation.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues, working with executives and senior stakeholders.
Strong leadership capability delivering specialist programs and driving organisational performance.
High emotional intelligence with a collaborative, people-focused leadership style.
Sound understanding of WHS, compliance obligations, and local government legislation.
Ability to operate in a politically sensitive environment.
Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must obtain a National Police Check.
May be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Skills

Project management
Change management
Team leadership
Strategic business planning
Budget management
Resource allocation
Complex project management
Stakeholder engagement
Relationship management
Expert advice on operational and policy matters
Communication skills
Negotiation skills
Influencing skills
People-focused leadership

Location

Rose street
Liverpool CBD

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
35 hours
5 days/week

Experience Level

Significant demonstrated leadership experience in civil construction and maintenance
Proven experience leading and managing civil construction and maintenance functions
Experience working with government agencies and statutory authorities
Demonstrated success in project and change management
Experience developing and managing strategic business plans, budgets, and resource allocation
Proven ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues

Education Level

Relevant Civil or Construction Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Professional learning and development opportunities
Training courses
Study assistance for further education
Access to Fitness Passport membership
Health and wellbeing benefits

About the Company

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure.
We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future.
Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.