Design Services Manager

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Hobart, Tasmania, Australia City of Hobart Full time

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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

  • Lead strategic planning and performance initiatives across the City of Hobart.
  • Lead service reviews to ensure the City's services are valued and delivered effectively and efficiently.
  • Attractive remuneration package.

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.

Learn more about the role in the position description Design Services Manager PD

About You

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 assistance
  • Above award wages and leave
  • Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
  • Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
  • Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
  • An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
  • Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

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.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Apply now

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

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 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.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 800 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

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  • Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
  • Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelDirector
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  • Employment typeContract
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  • Job functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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