• Be part of the newly formed Executive Leadership Team
• Fantastic regional lifestyle location
• $185,000 p/a neg inc Super & Motor Vehicle

Port Pirie Regional Council is situated on the upper reaches of the Spencer Gulf in the Southern Flinders Ranges of South Australia, approx. 2 hours north of Adelaide.
The Council area includes the city of Port Pirie, a historically significant city and busy commercial regional centre with great services and facilities. Surrounding rural towns include Crystal Brook, Redhill, Koolunga, Wandearah, Mundoora, Napperby, Nelshaby and Warnertown.

Port Pirie Regional Council is entering an exciting chapter with the recent appointment of an experienced CEO, and this is now a great opportunity to be part of the newly formed Executive Leadership Team.

The Director will be assisted by a skilled and diverse team, and will oversee an annual operating budget of $33.43m and overall Council budget of $49.5m.

Key responsibilities will include:

Effective management of the Infrastructure Services Department including Forward Planning, Operational Management, Performance Management and Disaster Planning.

Oversight of the maintenance, construction and reconstruction of the physical infrastructure, ensuring statutory requirements are complied with.

Delivery of stage 1 and 2 of the $5.7m Port Pirie Greening project, a collaboration with the State Government.

Identification of current and future requirements for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure, applying sound management practices and allocating the necessary resources to plan and execute the work effectively and efficiently.

Provision of sound leadership and ensuring efficient and functional management of the Infrastructure Services Department.

Ensuring compliance with and administration of Council’s Work Health and Safety Policies.

Ideally a qualified Civil Engineer, you will have extensive experience in:

· Project management of road construction, drains and Council reserves.

· Preparation of briefing papers, reports and general correspondence.

· Management and leadership of teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary organisation. Participation in State and regional working parties and user groups associated with improving operations and service delivery to the community.

Local government experience is preferred, along with a strong commitment to customer service, sound judgment and decision making capability, the ability to work well under pressure, dealing with a number of issues and projects concurrently.

Port Pirie Regional Council is a values driven organisation offering a flexible work/life balance and the promotion of professional development. Additional benefits include financial support for the membership of agreed professional associations, licence reimbursement and conference/training attendances.

Please apply online quoting reference PPRC021025 before 12 midnight 19 October 2025.

Enquiries are most welcome and/or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 969 or via [email protected]