Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services
Branch: Construction
Salary Range: 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: Regional Operations Centre, 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
As a key member of the Branch Management Team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the performance, governance and strategic direction of Brisbane City Council's Construction Branch. Working closely with executive leaders, you'll provide high-level advice, oversee workforce and business planning initiatives, and ensure strategic priorities are effectively translated into operational outcomes.
This is a diverse and influential leadership opportunity where you'll lead business improvement initiatives, strengthen governance and risk management frameworks, and help shape the future direction of a branch responsible for delivering critical civil infrastructure outcomes across Brisbane. You'll work across a broad stakeholder network, bringing people, strategy and performance together to achieve lasting results.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- lead branch-wide performance reporting, planning and continuous improvement initiatives
- provide strategic advice and insights to support executive decision-making
- oversee governance, risk, compliance and business management frameworks across the branch
- drive workforce planning, resource management and organisational performance outcomes
- lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
To be successful you will have:
- proven experience providing strategic advice to senior leaders in a complex organisational environment
- strong capability in business planning, performance reporting and organisational improvement
- exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues
- demonstrated leadership experience building capability and driving high performance
- excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
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.
This role 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.
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: Monday 10 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.