Manager | Works and Projects

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

Council is seeking a suitably qualified professional to lead the Works, Fleet, and Stores functions, along with the delivery of assigned Capital Programs and Projects.

In the role of Manager | Works and Projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and oversight of operational and maintenance programs across transport, drainage, and major marine infrastructure assets. This includes ensuring optimal resource allocation to meet service delivery objectives.

The position also entails the development of policies and strategic frameworks to guide the effective operation, maintenance, and advancement of Council's civil and building infrastructure portfolio. The manager will work collaboratively with other senior leaders to formulate long-term financial plans and review Council's Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, including the Delivery Program, Operational Plans, and Resourcing Strategy.

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We are seeking an individual who has a tertiary qualification or higher in Civil Engineering (or related profession), professional memberships to position related industry associations, and has a NSW Class C drivers licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Well-developed and applied asset management skills including life-cycle costing, level of service, asset degradation and long-term asset planning particularly in roads and major civil infrastructure.
• High-level skills in interpreting relevant legislation, regulations, specifications, policies, and codes relating to engineering projects and works.
• Significant experience in Contract Administration, including dispute resolution and system development.
• Ten (10) years' work experience in the civil engineering discipline (indicative) including indoor and outdoor positions.

This is apermanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $187,459.27gross per annum, comprising of:

• $3,121.20 per week base salary
• $374.54 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
• $109.24 per week Civil Liability Allowance (calculated at 3.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per theAward)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Ian Macfarlane - Director | Infastructure on 02 6499 2119.

Applications close 11:59pm AEST on 24 August 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.