Director Infrastructure Services

7 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia McArthur Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Support a community that's rich in culture and environment
  • Deliver exciting, high-profile projects
  • Support the continual development of Council's workforce

Located in central Australia, Alice Springs is one of the country's most recognised and iconic regional centres. Set within a unique natural locale and featuring a close-knit and vibrant community that boasts strong cultural heritage, Alice Springs Town Council's commitment to change and transformation makes this one of the most diverse and rewarding career opportunities currently available in the Local Government sector.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director Infrastructure Services will provide strategic leadership across Council's extensive infrastructure portfolio, ensuring the effective management of assets, facilities, capital works, waste operations, and environmental programs. The position has a strong focus on maintenance and renewal rather than new civil construction, requiring an executive who can combine practical delivery with long-term planning. With significant investment underway, including an $8M Skate and Play Precinct, a $20M CBD Regeneration, and major upgrades to the Library and Tourist Information Centre, the role will be instrumental in ensuring complex projects are delivered seamlessly while facilities remain operational.

Equally important is your capacity to provide high-level strategic advice to Council and the CEO. You will bring advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring evidence-based planning and policy development that drives innovation and continuous improvement. Your strong understanding of governance, compliance, and workplace health and safety will ensure the Directorate operates with integrity, accountability, and adherence to statutory obligations.

The successful candidate will bring significant executive leadership experience, demonstrating high emotional intelligence, a humanistic leadership style, and the ability to foster enthusiasm, pride, and professional growth will be central to your success. You have exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with elected members, government agencies, contractors, industry partners, and the community. You can communicate complex technical and strategic matters in clear advice for elected members, executives, and community stakeholders.

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, business, infrastructure management or a related discipline, supported by extensive experience in senior leadership roles are essential. Project management qualifications or extensive project delivery experience are highly regarded. Local government experience is advantageous but not essential.

This position represents an exciting opportunity to shape the delivery of critical municipal services and infrastructure in Alice Springs.

To find out more about the opportunity and application process, obtain a comprehensive Candidate Information Pack - visit and enter J8307 in the job search function.

For a confidential discussion, call Rebecca McPhail or Julie Barr on

Applications close Monday, 20 October 2025.

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