Lead the Way in Building a Better Oberon

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for infrastructure and community? Oberon Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Works Manager to lead the planning and delivery of vital infrastructure services across our beautiful region. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact—managing roads, bridges, stormwater, open spaces, and more—while leading a dedicated team and shaping the future of our community.

From overseeing major works programs to inspiring a high-performing team, your leadership will help deliver safe, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure across Oberon. You’ll be responsible for delivering annual capital and operational works programs, overseeing road maintenance contracts, managing budgets, grants, and project estimates, and driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. You’ll also lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and operations staff, and represent Council on key committees and in the community.

The Essential Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering and extensive relevant work experience, including in Local Government

Able to lead, manage and develop a large group of specialist staff

Commitment to public safety, Work Health and Safety and due consideration of risk when making decisions

Able to prioritise multiple tasks and projects, including appropriate levels of delegation to and supervision of staff, while demonstrating proactive approaches and resourceful problem-solving capabilities

Highly developed knowledge of maintenance and construction principles, practices and industry standards relating to municipal works

Experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration

High level computer literacy in the use of the MS suite of applications

Able to attend out-of-hours events as required, such as Council or Committee meetings

Current class C driver licence

Construction Induction White Card.

The Desirable Requirements

Experience in preparing and adhering to budgets

Experience in Project Management

Knowledge of relevant Legislation/Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice/Best Practice Management and Standards as well as understanding of their relevance in relation to the role

Able to participate in out-of-hours on-call roster

Benefits

Base salary up to $139,258 per year

12% superannuation

3.5% Civil Liability Allowance

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 9-day fortnight.

Private leaseback of a Council owned vehicle

Why Join Oberon Council?

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Central Tablelands, with easy access to the Blue Mountains and Sydney, Oberon offers a peaceful country lifestyle just moments away from your next scenic adventure. At Oberon Council, you’ll enjoy a genuine work-life balance, ongoing opportunities for professional development and training, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. We pride ourselves on fostering a fun, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference. Join us and become part of a close-knit, picturesque community—where your career and lifestyle can thrive together.

For more information, contact Dr Cornelia Wiebels, Director Technical Services on 02 6329 8127 or email [email protected]

Council is committed to merit-based selection and applications that do not fully address the key selection criteria may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process. Please see the Position Description for all key accountabilities of the role.

Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025, 11:30pm. All applications must be submitted via email to Human Resources, [email protected] and include a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria and a current resume.

Apply now and help shape the future of Oberon.