Infrastructure Officer (Programs)

Play a key role in managing and enhancing Council's infrastructure networks, including buildings, aquatic facilities, parks, stormwater and transport assets. This varied position combines asset management, capital program delivery, inspections and customer request management to support safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure outcomes for the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for an infrastructure professional looking to contribute to the long-term stewardship and performance of Council's essential assets.

• Manage and improve Council's buildings, aquatic facilities, parks, stormwater and transport infrastructure
• Conduct asset inspections and identify maintenance and renewal priorities
• Develop and support capital works projects, from planning and scoping through to delivery
• Provide practical solutions to customer requests and infrastructure related issues
• Contribute to asset management planning, grant funding applications and long-term infrastructure strategies including preparing reports to support decisions
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for the community

About you:

You will bring a combination of technical expertise, practical asset management experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills and be comfortable working across a diverse infrastructure portfolio, managing competing priorities and delivering practical solutions for the community.

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent skills and experience
• Experience in infrastructure, civil construction and/or asset management with knowledge of asset inspections, condition assessments and maintenance planning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and resolve issues effectively
• Experience using Asset and Maintenance Management Systems (TechnologyOne, GIS or similar) and Microsoft Office suite
• Current General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (White Card) or the ability to obtain prior to commencement

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time & hybrid work options
• Commencing salary range from $92,894 - $98,580 per annum
• Plus 12% superannuation
• Plus may be eligible for Civil Liability Allowance
• Plus benefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• Plus Annual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plus a range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parental leave entitlements.

For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Sachintha Jinadasa, Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Programs on 4221 6185.

Closing date: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11:30pm.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

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