Job Description

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Construction

Salary Range: Band 8. The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Number of Positions: 1

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Multiple locations across Brisbane, primary office at Eagle Farm

Our Business

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences!

Our Branch

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane.

Construction delivers an extensive range of specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, land remediation, asset intelligence, lighting and facility services.

The Role

We are seeking experienced engineering leaders to join Brisbane City Council in senior management roles responsible for some of the city’s most critical infrastructure assets. These opportunities will see you lead the inspection, assessment, planning for maintenance and renewal of drainage and waterways programs, using condition data, risk-based prioritisation and technical judgement to inform asset decisions. You will oversee technical scoping activities that define maintenance and capital works requirements, ensuring Brisbane’s infrastructure remains safe, resilient and fit for the future.

Working closely with executive leaders, asset owners, stakeholders and delivery partners, you’ll drive strategic outcomes across large maintenance and capital programs, lead high-performing technical teams and influence key decisions that shape Brisbane’s infrastructure network. These are rewarding leadership opportunities for professionals who are passionate about asset management, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional outcomes for the community.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• lead the planning and prioritisation of major maintenance and capital works programs across drainage and waterways assets
• provide strategic leadership and direction to multidisciplinary technical teams, driving performance, capability and continuous improvement
• manage complex asset management issues, risks, budgets and program performance to achieve high-quality outcomes
• build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, asset owners, contractors and community
• contribute to strategic planning, governance and business improvement initiatives that enhance infrastructure service delivery across Brisbane.

To be successful you will have:

• tertiary qualifications in Engineering, with RPEQ registration or the ability to obtain and maintain professional accreditation
• demonstrated leadership experience managing large infrastructure networks, maintenance or capital works programs within a complex environment
• strong knowledge of asset management principles and their application to public infrastructure networks
• exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively at executive level
• proven experience leading teams, driving performance and implementing business improvement initiatives

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

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How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

Depending on the role, you may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. Other mandatory requirements may be required such as to be a Chartered Professional Engineer or similar with a recognised assessor e.g. Engineers Australia or similar, as well as a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland and be covered by the requirements of the Professional Engineers Act 2002, hold a valid/current C class Drivers Licence and valid/current White Card.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.