Unit Manager Civil Works

Permanent, Full time

Band 7

$107,944 Salary + Super + Flexible Working

19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

Maintenance & Operations is responsible for delivering a suite of operational services including road, footpath & drainage works, street cleansing, graffiti removal, and public litter collection, alongside our contracted Parks and garden maintenance, sports field maintenance, tree care, and concrete reinstatement works, among others.

Reporting to the Head of Operations – Maintenance & Operations, the Unit Manager – Civil Works will work alongside Unit Mnager – City Amenity, Supervisors and other teams, and will be   responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination and delivery of civil maintenance and renewal services across the municipality. This includes services such as line marking, asset and infrastructure inspection and maintenance, including roads and footpaths, signage, street furniture, multipurpose, and associated works within the Maintenance and Operations team.

About youA proven leader in operations management, the ideal candidate will have a blend of industry experience and expertise, strong change and relationship management skills, a hands-on approach, alongside a desire and drive for continuous improvement. You'll have the ability to build trust with your teams and co-workers, the ability to coordinate and deliver civil maintenance and renewal services related to Civil Works, and the ability to influence the behaviour of those around you in a dynamic, growth-orientated environment.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description by visiting our website or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Binita Shrestha, Head of Operations on

To apply for this position, you must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45pm on 14 November 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.