Manager - Infrastructure and Open Space

We Are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.

The Opportunity

As the Manager Infrastructure and Open Space, you will lead one of Council’s most diverse and high-profile portfolios, bringing together civil infrastructure, road safety, parks, gardens, reserves, foreshores and public spaces. This is a critical leadership role overseeing the assets and services that keep East Gippsland safe, connected, accessible and thriving.

As part of Council’s Strategic Leadership Group, you will structure the long-term maintenance and improvement of key community infrastructure and open spaces. You will balance strategic asset planning with quality service delivery, while navigating community expectations, stakeholder interests and Council priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future of East Gippsland by driving business improvement, service excellence and practical investment in community assets.

You will create the environment for large, diverse teams to succeed by providing clear direction, appropriate structures, high levels of accountability and strong leadership support.

Shape the future of East Gippsland's roads, parks and public spaces by

• Providing strategic leadership and trusted advice on infrastructure, asset management and open space matters.
• Leading the long-term management of Council's road network and associated assets, recognising the significant and lasting impact these decisions have on East Gippsland’s communities.
• Overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of roads, parks, gardens, reserves, foreshores and public spaces that are central to community life.
• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team that deliver safe, sustainable and customer-focused services.
• Managing significant budgets, contracts and service delivery programs to achieve organisational objectives.
• Building strong partnerships with government agencies, contractors, stakeholders and the broader community.

This is a full-time, ongoing position, based at Bruce Road Depot, Kalimna West.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience relevant to the role. Qualifications in Civil Engineering and the ability to become a Registered Engineer (or working towards these qualifications) would be highly regarded.
• Experience leading and developing large multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and delivering business improvement.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to build capability, provide direction and create a culture of accountability.
• Understanding of the political, legal and socio-economic context in which Council operates.
• Specialist knowledge across road maintenance, road standards, road safety and open space planning and service delivery.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on excellent customer service.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and psychometric testing. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you’ll love EGSC

Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Senior Executive Officer contract
• Private use vehicle
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Questions? Contact Stuart McConnell, General Manager Assets and Environment on 03 5153 9500

To apply, please submit:

• Your current resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest and skills while also addressing each of the key selection criteria as detailed in the position description.

Applications close at 11.45pm on 16 August 2026.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.