Executive Director Infrastructure Sustainability

2 days ago

Bairnsdale Gippsland, Australia W&Co Search Full time $125,000 - $175,000 per year

South Gippsland Shire Council is a dynamic organisation located in Victoria's south-east, defined by its rich rural landscapes, vibrant communities and pristine coastal environments. With a strong regional identity and commitment to performance, Council is on a journey of organisational transformation, building capability, strengthening culture, and delivering services that reflect the aspirations of its diverse community.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Infrastructure Sustainability leads Council's largest directorate, spanning Infrastructure Planning, Delivery, and Maintenance, along with Open Space and Environment. With a team of around 140 staff and responsibility for a $32.2M operating budget and $35.8M capital program, this role carries significant influence and reach. You will sustain a strong record of capital works delivery, champion cultural improvement, and uplift customer accountability, while driving innovation in a resource-constrained environment.

You will provide strategic advice and operational leadership to enable delivery of the Council Plan, embed high standards of governance and accountability, and engage confidently with Councillors, the community, and key partners. As a people leader, you will bring visibility, pace and clarity, building capability across your teams and inspiring performance through collaboration and trust.

To succeed in this role, you will be an accomplished leader with senior executive experience in infrastructure, project delivery or related technical domains, ideally gained within local government or a strongly aligned regulatory sector. You will demonstrate political acumen, a customer-first ethos, and a proven ability to deliver results while shaping culture.

This is a career-defining opportunity to influence the infrastructure, liveability and environmental sustainability of a unique and growing region.

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Applications close 11/09/2025 and should include a one-page cover letter and a resume outlining your experience and alignment to the opportunity.

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