About Indigo Shire Council

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.

Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community. We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

About you

We are looking for a leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to project a positive image and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires teamwork, and the capacity to motivate staff and manage feedback through regular engagement.

You will:

Hold a tertiary qualification in civil engineering (or related field), and being recognised by Engineers Australia is highly desirable

Have extensive experience in asset management, civil works design, construction, and project/contract management

Possess a valid OHS induction card and a current Victorian (or equivalent) driver's licence

About the role

This role will lead and manage Council assets to ensure sustainable, strategic, and high-standard infrastructure and services that meet community needs.

Strategic Leadership & Planning: Oversee service plans, budgets, and strategic planning for Asset Management, Buildings & Property, Fleet, Development Engineering, and Buller Gas, ensuring alignment with Council and climate action goals.

Asset Management Oversight: Act as asset owner for infrastructure and plant assets, ensuring proper planning, inspections, valuations, renewal modelling, and performance development in line with legislative and strategic requirements.

Specialised Area Management: Provide expert oversight across key functions—Road Management (ensuring compliance), Buildings & Property (leases, maintenance, caravan parks), Development Engineering (infrastructure approvals), and Plant & Fleet (safety, maintenance, replacement programs).

Project & Contract Management: Lead or support infrastructure projects and capital works, manage tenders, and oversee contracts, including those related to Buller Gas, ensuring regulatory compliance, effective delivery, and cost efficiency.

Salary Package

circa $155,000 (includes car allowance and superannuation)

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Check

Interested?

For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Ian Ellett, Director Infrastructure Servicesfor a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8000.

Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring the townships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a separate document addressing each of the Selection Criteria questions, these can be found on the last page of the Position Description.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 29 June - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected].

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shireby prioritising our community's needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.