Manager Assets and Traffic

Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Remuneration | Sydney South

Lead the strategic management of our city's assets and transport future.

At Georges River Council, we're building a more connected, sustainable and vibrant community. As Manager Assets and Traffic, you'll lead a dedicated team responsible for the strategic management of Council's asset portfolio — including roads/ transport, open space, stormwater drainage and buildings — ensuring assets are planned, maintained and developed in a financially sustainable way.

You'll oversee the delivery of Council's Asset Management Framework, Strategic Asset Management Plan and capital works programs, while driving innovation, proactive planning and cross-Council collaboration. This is a key leadership role shaping the city's transport planning, traffic management and long-term infrastructure sustainability.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker and proven leader to shape the future of asset management and traffic in a progressive local government environment.

What We Offer

• Total Remuneration Package: $207,497 – $238,281 per annum
  
  (Inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and a $10,780 vehicle allowance.)
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Additional 5 days manager's leave credited on your anniversary date
• Fitness passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family for selected facilities
• Based at the Civic Centre in Hurstville CBD

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field
• Proven leadership in asset management or infrastructure strategy
• Strong experience in budgeting, planning and project delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Be part of a progressive organisation that's fostering a connected community, prioritises diversity, sustainability and green spaces.

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Bryce Spelta, Director Assets and Infrastructureon

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.