Council is seeking an experienced, people‑focused Engineering Works Manager to lead our civil construction, maintenance and cemetery operations. This is a key leadership role requiring engineering knowledge, visible leadership and the ability to effectively manage people, resources and performance. Success in this role relies on your ability to work closely across Council, build strong relationships with stakeholders and drive safe, sustainable and cost‑effective infrastructure outcomes for the community.
The position leads four direct reports and a broader workforce of more than 30 employees, and plays a key role in fostering a positive, accountable and high‑performing culture.
About the Role:
As Engineering Works Manager, you will:
- Lead Council’s civil construction and maintenance programs for civil public assets.
- Manage cemetery operations, with responsibility for both strategic planning and day‑to‑day operations
- Develop, implement and oversee systems for cost control, programming, quality assurance, environmental management and workplace safety
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, regulators and community stakeholders
- Champion a customer‑focused, performance‑driven culture aligned with Council’s values
About you:
You are a visible, approachable and decisive leader who combines engineering knowledge with strong people and resource management skills. You are comfortable balancing strategic oversight with practical, hands‑on involvement and are confident managing performance, change and competing priorities. Your leadership style is collaborative, innovative and solutions‑focused. You can maintain control of the bigger picture while navigating operational complexity and leading teams through challenge and change.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
- Commencing salary range from $118,691 - $138,432 per annum (range is determined by the completion of Diploma or Degree level qualification)
- Civil Liability Allowance may be available for eligible applicants
- Full private use of a leaseback vehicle
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Tony Fraser, Executive Manager Works and Services on 0428 551 352.
Closing date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
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