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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAbout the District Council of Streaky BayLocated on the stunning Eyre Peninsula, the District Council of Streaky Bay is proud to support a connected, resilient, and thriving community. With a commitment to excellence in service delivery and long-term sustainability, Council plays a key role in enhancing the liveability of the region-managing essential infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community development with integrity and innovation.About the roleThe District Council of Streaky Bay is seeking a strategic and hands-on General Manager Infrastructure to lead the delivery critical infrastructure projects, planning, development, and maintenance of Council infrastructure, including roads, drainage systems, aerodrome facilities, and other civil works. This executive-level role provides leadership to the Infrastructure department, ensuring alignment with Council''s Strategic Plan, regulatory requirements, and community expectations.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager will oversee infrastructure operations and capital projects, manage key assets including plant and fleet, and ensure the effective delivery of infrastructure services that contribute to a safe, sustainable, and connected community.What you will doStrategic Leadership: Set the strategic direction for the Infrastructure department, ensuring alignment with Council objectives and the needs of the community.Project Delivery: Lead major infrastructure projects from conception to completion, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining quality and safety standards.Asset Management: Oversee the management and maintenance of Council assets, including roads, drainage, aerodrome, plant, and fleet to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability.Financial Management: Prepare and manage departmental budgets, ensuring sound financial management and identifying funding opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and represent and advocate for Council at meetings, forums and industry events.Risk and Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, environmental regulations, and safety standards, while leading the department''s risk and emergency management strategies.Team Leadership: Inspire, support, and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.What they are looking forTertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Management, or a related field desirable.Proven experience in a senior leadership role within infrastructure services, ideally in Local Government.Strong project management capability, with a track record of delivering complex infrastructure programs.High-level understanding of civil asset management, plant and fleet operations, and infrastructure planning.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build lasting stakeholder relationships.Demonstrated experience in managing budgets, people, risk, and compliance within a complex operational environment.A collaborative and solutions-focused leader experienced in managing diverse teams.Why the District Council of Streaky Bay?Strategic Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of infrastructure in a vibrant and growing coastal region.Leadership Opportunity: Join a supportive executive team where innovation, excellence, and accountability are valued.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a lifestyle where professional growth meets the benefits of living in a beautiful, regional community.This is a unique opportunity for an experienced infrastructure leader to support a regional Council committed to balancing community needs with long-term growth.To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit mcarthur.com.au and quote reference number J7117.We are actively shortlisting candidates, so if this role aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply soon. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tamara Chambers - Senior Associate - Executive Search on 08 8100 7000How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsSupervisors & Leading Hands for Civil Concrete Works #J-18808-Ljbffr