Manager Civil

Lead critical infrastructure and fleet operations that keep the City of Mitcham moving.

- Exciting new role created due to division restructure

- Strategic and operational leadership opportunity

- 3-year contract

About the City of Mitcham

The City of Mitcham is a respected metropolitan council in Adelaide's leafy southern suburbs, servicing over 67,000 residents. Known for its natural beauty and strong community spirit, the Council is committed to delivering high‑quality services and maintaining over $1 billion in community assets. With values of innovation, integrity, and customer focus, the City of Mitcham fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where people are supported to lead, grow, and make a genuine difference to the community every day.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Manager Operations, the Manager Civil and Fleet Operations plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the Council's essential civil infrastructure and fleet maintenance services.

This position is responsible for leading diverse teams across road and footpath maintenance, stormwater management, waste services, depot and fleet operations, and after‑hours emergency response. The role is as much about people and culture as it is about operations – building engaged, capable teams and working collaboratively across the organisation to achieve shared outcomes for the Mitcham community.

You will combine strategic and operational leadership to drive service performance, workforce development, and continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and customer‑focused services that meet current and future community needs.

What You Will Do

- Leadership: Inspire, empower and develop teams across civil works, waste, fleet, and depot operations, building a strong culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration.

- End‑to‑End Civil Works Delivery: Oversee the full lifecycle of civil works projects – from planning to delivery and review – ensuring quality outcomes, cost efficiency, and community benefit.

- Strategy: Develop and implement long‑term operational plans aligned with Council's strategic goals, contributing to broader organisational and community planning initiatives.

- Continuous Improvement & Compliance: Drive innovation and best practice in safety, sustainability, and service delivery while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

- Customer Service: Champion a service‑oriented culture that responds effectively to the needs of the community, Elected Members, and internal stakeholders.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships across the organisation and with external partners, representing Council in community, contractor, and government forums.

- People Development: Lead workforce planning, mentoring, and succession planning to build future capability and foster professional growth.

- Fleet & Asset Management: Oversee Council's fleet operations and stores to ensure effective procurement, maintenance, utilisation, and lifecycle planning.

To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have

- Qualifications in engineering or a related field (postgraduate management or business qualifications desirable).

- Demonstrated leadership experience in civil infrastructure, fleet, or operations management within local government or a similar environment.

- Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational plans and manage multi‑million‑dollar budgets.

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a record of building engaged, high‑performing teams.

- Experience leading through change and driving innovation in service delivery.

- Advanced communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels.

- Strong understanding of continuous improvement, WHS, environmental compliance, and quality systems.

Why the City of Mitcham?

- Lead with Impact: Take ownership of essential infrastructure and services that directly enhance community wellbeing.

- People‑Centred Leadership: Join a Council that values collaboration, supports its people, and empowers leaders to create positive cultural and operational change.

- Progressive Organisation: Be part of a team that embraces innovation and continuous improvement while upholding strong community and environmental values.

This is a career‑defining opportunity for a motivated and collaborative leader to shape critical city operations, strengthen cross‑organisational partnerships, and make a lasting contribution to one of South Australia's most liveable councils.

To apply or request a Candidate Information Pack, visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number J8584.

For confidential enquiries, contact Tamara Chambers on (08) 8100 7000.

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