Description

Permanent, Full-time | $113,332.82 - $131,313.08 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

About the Role

This is a key leadership role reporting to the Head of Asset Planning, responsible for shaping and delivering Council’s Public Domain Guide and driving the long-term strategic management of foreshore and public domain assets. You will lead the planning and delivery of initiatives that enhance our town centres and open spaces, including streetscape improvement programs and public domain plans, ensuring assets remain safe, reliable and financially sustainable. Working collaboratively across Council and with external stakeholders, you’ll develop asset strategies, lifecycle and renewal programs, and help create vibrant, welcoming and accessible community spaces that meet evolving community needs and expectations.

What We Offer

• Permanent, Full-Time role – 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $113,332.82- $131,313.08 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Hybrid working arrangement - with flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources
• Located in Hurstville CBD – 5-minute walk to train station

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, architecture, project management or equivalent experience in a related field
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Demonstrated experience in asset management and project management
• Understanding of risk allocation and the management of WHS in the workplace
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of EEO policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience with forward works programming, financial control and budget preparation
• Knowledge of latest trends and techniques in the management of assets
• Demonstrated experience in implementing projects to deliver place based, community focused objectives, including public domain guides and plans
• Experience in cross collaborative projects and forming strategic partnerships internally and externally
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to liaise, negotiate, influence, and consult with a range of stakeholders face to face, digitally and in written communication
• Demonstrated problem solving, lateral and creative thinking and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a united, collaborative environment whilst consistently displaying integrity, accountability, respect, and honesty
• Proven success implementing significant change initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Sam Lindsay, Manager Assets & Traffic on 02 9330 6277.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.