Deliver practical impact across a unique regional landscape

About Tenterfield Shire

Tenterfield Shire is a proud regional community located in northern New South Wales, midway between Brisbane and Sydney and surrounded by national parks, productive farmland and heritage towns. With a population of just under 7,000, the region offers a genuine country lifestyle with affordable housing, a strong sense of community and access to quality health, education and cultural services.

The Position

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for planning, designing, and delivering construction and maintenance programs for Council. You will work closely with the Director Infrastructure Services, Manager Works and other senior staff to ensure delivery of projects within scope, budget, timelines and quality standards.

You’ll lead a small, dedicated team, and manage end-to-end project delivery including project scoping, planning and development, procurement and contract management, construction delivery, risk management, stakeholder communication, project tracking and reporting.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a region that values its infrastructure and the people who help maintain and improve it.

About You

You will bring:

Civil engineering degree or equivalent qualifications

Project planning and delivery experience, plus strong contract management skills

Ability to provide technical advice and support

High level written and verbal communication skills

Strong team leadership abilities

What we have to offer

A salary package of $163,000

9-day fortnight

Short-term rental subsidy

Relocation allowance

Motor vehicle leaseback option

This is your chance to enjoy an enviable lifestyle in a naturally stunning part of NSW.

Next Steps

Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply'.

Once you have read these, please contact Chris Georgiadis on 0439 813 310 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.

Close: 9am Monday 10 November 2025.