Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Executive Manager Infrastructure Planning to be a key member of our leadership team, shaping a modern council.
We're searching for an enthusiastic professional who is a strategic thinker and outcome driven, with the ability to inspire, lead and manage people.
About this opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Manager Infrastructure Planning to join our Infrastructure and Operations Directorate.
In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the infrastructure planning of all asset classes within Council.
With a continuous improvement mindset, you will focus on innovation and best practices, ensuring Council's leadership in infrastructure investment decisions.
Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills: To be successful in this role, you will possess: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Planning or a related field QLD C Class Drivers Licence Extensive experience at a senior level in the public or private sector relevant to infrastructure planning, preferably within a local government or Utilities Sectors.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team of professionals.
Strong technical knowledge across various asset classes and infrastructure planning methodologies.
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation and best practice.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes that meet the needs of the community.
Why work for Mackay Regional Council? Mackay Regional Council offers a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.
Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.
The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests.
The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.
Discover more about the Mackay Region In addition to the above, we also offer the following employee benefits: An attractive total remuneration package on offer.
Relocation assistance and other benefits which will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
5-year fixed term contract.
May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
Membership to our lifestyle benefits program, including corporate discounts.
Study and assistance programs for career development.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
Want to know more about this role? View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kylie Rogers on.
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