General Manager Infrastructure

2 weeks ago


Colac, Australia Colac Otway Shire Full time

**Looking for a great work - lifestyle balance, in one of the most picturesque locations in Victoria?**

**Executive Leadership Opportunity, oversee the development, maintenance, and optimisation of our vital infrastructure assets and operations for the region.**

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Executive Leadership team as **General Manager Infrastructure and Operations.**

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

The role is based in Colac with a population forecast to reach 20,000 by 2050, and Colac Otway Shire has a strategic plan to guide sustainable residential growth and infrastructure development.

This role is an integral part of the Executive leadership team and provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a collaborative and high-performing organisation.

**Key areas of responsibilities include**:

- Engineering and Assets - oversee Council’s strategic asset management functions, provision of engineering and technical expertise for infrastructure development and civil infrastructure
- Service and Operations - oversee the maintenance and performance of civil infrastructure, buildings, parks and open spaces, depots and plant management
- Oversee the enforcement of the provisions of all Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and other relevant legislation
- Lead a customer focused regulatory team including public health, building, planning compliance and local laws services of Council Oversee Council’s waste management and resource recovery services and emergency management functions

***About You**:
To support your success in this role you will have:

- An experienced, well-balanced leadership approach, with proven ability to manage teams and a demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated knowledge of and a track record in asset management, infrastructure planning and delivery of works and services
- A proven track record of planning and delivering major projects
- Strong understanding of the political framework
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- An ability to shape, lead and embed change to achieve organisational goals and performance

To be successful in this role extensive experience at a senior level, in infrastructure planning, asset management and civil design is required, with an emphasis on local government experience.

Your track record as an engaging and highly visible leader will be critical to the success of this position, as is an ability to demonstrate your understanding of the challenges faced by Australian regional communities.

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Business and/or another relevant discipline are essential.

Colac Otway Shire Council offers a fantastic career and lifestyle opportunity.

For a confidential conversation, please contact **Danielle Jupp on (03) 9828 6565 or 0403 398 242.**

***Applications close: Sunday 10th March 2024



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