About Us
At the Shire of Denmark, we foster a values-driven, inclusive and empowering workplace. With an outstanding 99% staff satisfaction rate, we offer more than just employment — providing long-term stability, a supportive environment, and genuine opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.
As a Shire employee, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the running and growth of Denmark, build a rewarding career, and contribute to initiatives that directly benefit the community and enhance local services.
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Manager Civil Operations to lead the Shire's civil construction, maintenance, mechanical services and depot operations.
Reporting directly to the Director Infrastructure and Assets, this pivotal leadership role is responsible for translating the Shire's strategic priorities into effective operational outcomes. You will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary workforce while overseeing the delivery of civil construction projects, road and drainage maintenance programs, mechanical services, operational budgets and resource management.
This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of the Shire's infrastructure services, drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead capital works delivery and make a tangible contribution to the community through the provision of quality infrastructure and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Shire's civil construction, maintenance, mechanical services and depot operations.
- Manage operational budgets, workforce resources, plant and equipment to maximise service delivery outcomes.
- Deliver approved capital works projects in accordance with budgets, schedules and service standards.
- Develop and implement operational plans, service levels, procedures and performance measures.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and support to supervisory staff and operational teams.
- Foster a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and Work Health and Safety requirements.
- Contribute to long-term infrastructure planning, asset management initiatives and operational forecasting.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with contractors, government agencies, community stakeholders and internal teams.
- Drive innovation, process improvement and the effective use of technology and data to improve operational performance.
- Provide advice and recommendations to Executive Management, Council and community stakeholders.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have -
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams.
- Strong leadership, communication and people management capabilities.
- Experience managing large operational budgets, capital works programs and resource allocation.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Strong understanding of civil construction, maintenance and infrastructure operations.
- Experience in procurement, contract administration and contractor management.
- A commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
- The ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or substantial related equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering strategic infrastructure outcomes through effective workforce, asset and financial management.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
- Experience in procurement, contract administration and contractor performance management.
- Working knowledge of workplace safety, environmental compliance and operational record keeping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contemporary asset management and/or GIS systems.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local government operations.
- Experience using SynergySoft and Local Government GIS applications.
Candidates must be willing to complete a pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening) and provide a current National Police Clearance.
The Benefits
- leadership opportunity within local government.
- Competitive salary package including Allowances.
- Fully maintained Shire vehicle provided for restricted private use.
- Additional superannuation matching of up to 5%.
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible and supportive workplace culture.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Opportunity to shape and influence the future of infrastructure delivery in Denmark.
- Work in one of Western Australia's most desirable regional locations.
Employment Type – Full – Time – 5 year Fixed Term Contract
Hours – 76 hours per fortnight
Salary - $132,000.00 p.a + Vehicle and Allowances
Position Description - Manager Civil Operations
The Shire welcomes you to apply -
Applications can be submitted via:
Applications are to be received no later than 4.00pm on Friday the 20 November 2026.
Shortlist may commence prior to the closing date.
David King
Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 183, Denmark WA 6333
Telephone: (08) 9848 0300
Email: info@denmark.wa.gov.au Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au