The Hills Shire Council

Manager – Infrastructure & Transport Planning

Are you passionate about all things Infrastructure and Transport Planning? Do you have experience leading a team? We want to hear from you! The Hills Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Manager – Infrastructure and Transport Planning. The role is responsible to manage the provisions of capital works planning, roads asset management, infrastructure and transport planning and projects along with providing relevant advice to the organisation. The suitable candidate for this role will also lead and manage the team to deliver on services and initiatives specified in Council's strategic plan and operations program.

What this role looks like:

• Oversee and manage the Infrastructure and Transport Planning Team, in delivery of services, projects and initiatives specified in Council’s Strategic Plan and Operations Program.
• Oversee and manage the provisions of capital works planning, roads asset management, infrastructure and transport planning
• Develop, implement, coordinate and review standard operating procedures, projects, key initiatives and processes to improve the Infrastructure and Transport Planning Team.
• Maintain team engagement and facilitate a culture that reflects the corporate values.
• Provide high level strategic or specialised advice to council, senior management and/or other relevant parties.
• Proactively promote safety, compliance, reporting and abide by all WHS procedures, practices and policies
• Capture, review and regularly report performance data to senior management.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

Essential

• Drivers Licence (Class C) - NSW
• White Card - General Construction Induction
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Town Planning, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field

Desirable

• Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Nationally Recognised Training Qualification in a Management and/or leadership related field.

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay starting at $241K per annum, pro-rata, (including superannuation, car allowance and engineering allowance), paid weekly, depending on skills and experience.

In addition, Council provides paid training to keep your skills up to date, the opportunity for bonus payments, access to Fitness Passport and/or discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern office and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by 5pm on 3 March 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

Please contact Council’s Human Resources Team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.