- Lead high-impact infrastructure planning and asset management initiatives
- Drive sustainable, community-focused outcomes across a rapidly growing LGA
- Collaborative leadership role with autonomy, visibility and strategic influence
Our team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
About the role
This role provides strategic leadership in the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused and cost-effective project and asset management services that enhance and maintain Bayside Council’s infrastructure assets. Working across multiple business units, the role drives proactive and sustainable city asset and infrastructure initiatives that support the long-term needs of our diverse and growing community.
You can also expect to:
- Lead infrastructure planning and reporting, asset condition inspections, spatial and asset information, traffic and road safety initiatives, and parking demand management
- Collaborate across Council to deliver strategies and programs that optimise land use, capital works and infrastructure outcomes
- Provide expert input into tenders, proposals and project submissions
- Identify risk factors and implement strategies to support delivery of Council plans
- Oversee development of funding strategies and preparation of submissions for priority initiatives
- Design and implement innovative stakeholder engagement activities
- Promote Council’s values through transparent decision making and professional, ethical behaviour
About you
We are looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Experience leading and managing multidisciplinary team
- Broad knowledge across infrastructure, asset management or related functional areas
- Strong financial capabilities, including developing and managing budgets
- Ability to work autonomously, set priorities, and deliver projects to time, quality and budget requirements
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A commitment to ethical, socially responsible and community-focused service delivery
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. The Business Transformation team have a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:
- Manager’s Days
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year.
- 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
- Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents
Apply now
Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at
support.erecruit@bayaside.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: Monday 15 December 2025
Salary range: $191,422.12 - $215,447.29 + 12% superannuation
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
Background Checks: Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
