Design Services Manager

136,444 - $146,512 per annum + 13.5% super

Group and Team : Infrastructure and Assets Network, Capital Projects Group, Design Services Team.

Location : Council Centre

Employment status : Fixed-term (Contract for 5 years)

Classification : Municipal Officer Level 6

Agreement : Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024

Salary range : $136,444 - $146,512 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About the role

This role involves leading and managing the strategic design and delivery of capital works programs for the City of Hobart, ensuring that infrastructure projects are innovative, sustainable, and community focused.

Role Accountabilities Include :

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of Council's strategic direction to support sustainable outcomes aligned with community aspirations.
• Provide informed, strategic advice that supports integrated decision making across the organisation.
• Align work with strategic plans and budgets, delivering on the City Plan and Greater Hobart 2050.
• Apply knowledge of the political, social, legal, and organisational context to all initiatives.
• Offer high-level advice to stakeholders to enhance project design and organisational impact.
• Build and leverage relationships to advocate for the Hobart community and represent Council with key stakeholders.
• Identify strategic risks and opportunities that may affect the organisation.

Are you a strategic leader with deep expertise in capital works design and delivery? We are seeking someone who can confidently navigate complex political environments, lead with insight, and bring capital works projects to life using tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or SpaceGass. If you are skilled in managing budgets and driving projects from concept to completion with precision and impact, this could be your next big move.

Essentials for the role :

Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent and an advantage to have additional studies in business, urban planning and / or management.Registered building practitioner and / or Charted Engineer with Engineers Australia that can sign-off Council design.Current Driver Licence.

Why join the City of Hobart?

You will be part of a leadership team shaping one of Australia's most creative and sustainable cities. We are committed to values-led decision making, meaningful community engagement, and creating a culture where our people thrive.

Attractive Remuneration package and relocation assistanceAbove award wages and leaveEmployer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Mao Cheng (Manager Capital Projects, Capital Projects Group), on or email [emailprotected]

All applications must be made in the online portal , and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [emailprotected] . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm Sunday, 14 September 2025.

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The first meeting of the Commissioners was held on 29 September 1846, but disputes soon began to arise between the colonial and civic authorities on the apportioning of revenues and within a year the body of Commissioners was dissolved.

Municipal government was established by the Hobart Town and Launceston Municipal Council Act 1852. During this year the first elections for a seven member council were held. The new council took office from the beginning of 1853, with William Carter as Mayor. In 1857 the Municipal Council was incorporated (Hobart Town Corporation Act 1857), and its constitution and powers redefined.

Between 1853 and 1934 the Council was led by various Mayors, elected annually. The title was raised to "Lord Mayor" by Letters Patent issued by King George V in January 1934.

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A court of fifteen commissioners was created by the Hobart Town Commissioners Act 1846, with the commissioners responsible for paving, lighting etc. throughout the city.

The first meeting of the Commissioners was held on 29 September 1846, but disputes soon began to arise between the colonial and civic authorities on the apportioning of revenues and within a year the body of Commissioners was dissolved.

Municipal government was established by the Hobart Town and Launceston Municipal Council Act 1852. During this year the first elections for a seven member council were held. The new council took office from the beginning of 1853, with William Carter as Mayor. In 1857 the Municipal Council was incorporated (Hobart Town Corporation Act 1857), and its constitution and powers redefined.

Between 1853 and 1934 the Council was led by various Mayors, elected annually. The title was raised to "Lord Mayor" by Letters Patent issued by King George V in January 1934.

Source : This is an extract from the company's own website.

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