Director Infrastructure and Works

6 days ago

Forbes New South Wales, Australia Local Government NSW Full time

Join our Executive Leadership Team to lead Council's Infrastructure & Works Directorate. Make a real impact driving strategy, delivering outcomes, and leading a high-performing team across Works, Engineering Technical, Water & Sewer, and Town Presentation & Facilities.

What You'll Do

  • Provide strategic leadership to deliver Council's Community Strategic Plan and major infrastructure programs.
  • Oversee capital works, budgets, and major projects with a focus on efficiency and excellence.
  • Drive planning, scheduling, and proactive maintenance and construction activities, including emergency management and disaster response.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and mentoring, with strong engagement across outdoor crews and technical teams.
  • Remove barriers, resolve complex issues, and enable organisational success.
  • Collaborate with Councillors and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes for the region.

What We're Looking For

  • Operational leadership in senior roles managing large teams and diverse portfolios.
  • Expertise in strategic planning, project delivery, and financial management.
  • Agile, resilient, and skilled at managing competing priorities.
  • Strong, engaging people leadership that inspires high performance and connects with outdoor crews.
  • Skilled in problem solving, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of asset management, infrastructure principles, compliance frameworks, and RMCC.
  • Strategic mindset with IPWEA membership (or eligibility) highly regarded.
  • Relevant experience in emergency management and disaster response.

Why You'll Love It

This is more than a leadership role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our region, drive innovation, and deliver outcomes that matter. If you're results-driven, strategic, and thrive on solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Take the lead in building a stronger, smarter future. Submit your application via the LGNSW Executive Vacancies portal where the Information Pack, Position Description, and Selection Criteria can be downloaded.

Learn more at Forbes Shire Council.

For a confidential discussion, contact Claudia Nossa Cortes, LGMS Senior Consultant on

Applications close 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026.

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