Join our Executive Leadership Team to lead Council’s Infrastructure & Works Directorate. Make a real impact driving strategy, delivering outcomes, and leading a high-performing team across Works, Engineering Technical, Water & Sewer, and Town Presentation & Facilities.
What You’ll Do
· Provide strategic leadership to deliver Council’s Community Strategic Plan and major infrastructure programs.
· Oversee capital works, budgets, and major projects with a focus on efficiency and excellence.
· Drive planning, scheduling, and proactive maintenance and construction activities, including emergency management and disaster response.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and mentoring, with strong engagement across outdoor crews and technical teams.
· Remove barriers, resolve complex issues, and enable organisational success.
· Collaborate with Councillors and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes for the region.
What We’re Looking For
· Operational leadership in senior roles managing large teams and diverse portfolios.
· Expertise in strategic planning, project delivery, and financial management.
· Agile, resilient, and skilled at managing competing priorities.
· Strong, engaging people leadership that inspires high performance and connects with outdoor crews.
· Skilled in problem solving, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
· Knowledge of asset management, infrastructure principles, compliance frameworks, and RMCC.
· Strategic mindset with IPWEA membership (or eligibility) highly regarded.
· Relevant experience in emergency management and disaster response.
Why You’ll Love It
This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our region, drive innovation, and deliver outcomes that matter. If you’re results-driven, strategic, and thrive on solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.
Take the lead in building a stronger, smarter future. Submit your application via the LGNSW Executive Vacancies portal where the Information Pack, Position Description, and Selection Criteria can be downloaded.
Learn more at Forbes Shire Council.
For a confidential discussion, contact Claudia Nossa Cortes, LGMS Senior Consultant on 0405 540 554.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026.
