Service Lead - Works

The City of Melville is seeking an experienced and motivated Service Lead Works to lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of our civil construction and maintenance programs.

Reporting to the Manager Engineering, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing the City's roads, drainage, pathways, car parks and related civil assets. You will lead a team of professionals and field-based personnel, manage contractors and budgets, and ensure the delivery of safe, efficient and customer-focused services that support our growing community

Location: City of Melville Operations Centre

Salary: Up to $175,000 p.a. pro-rata based on skills and experience + 12% Super

Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time – 5-year contract

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of annual civil maintenance and construction programs.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring strong financial stewardship and value for money.
• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to build a high-performing and safety-focused team.
• Coordinate internal crews, contractors, plant and resources to deliver agreed service outcomes.
• Manage procurement, tendering, contract administration and contractor performance.
• Contribute to asset management planning, renewal priorities and long-term infrastructure programs.
• Engage with residents, elected members, contractors and stakeholders regarding works programs and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, governance, risk management and service performance initiatives.
• Provide technical advice and reports to senior management.
• Act as Manager Engineering when required

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Asset Management, Project Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• A current C Class Driver's Licence and White Card
• Extensive experience leading civil construction and maintenance programs involving roads, drainage, paths and associated infrastructure.
• Proven people leadership skills, with experience building safe, engaged and accountable teams.
• Strong project, program and contract management experience.
• Demonstrated financial management and budget responsibility.
• Experience managing contractors, procurement processes and operational risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable experience

• Local government or public-sector experience.
• Knowledge of asset management and lifecycle planning principles.
• Experience managing depots, plant resources and after-hours operational responses.
• Qualifications or training in project management, procurement, contract management or asset management.

How to Apply

Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating:

• Your experience leading civil works and maintenance operations, including team leadership, contractor management and infrastructure delivery.
• Examples of your experience managing budgets, projects and operational risks to achieve safe, efficient and customer-focused outcomes

Closing Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 11.59PM AWST.

For further information about this position, please contact: Kimberly Brosztl, Manager Engineering on [08 9364 0676](tel:08 9364 0676).

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

Why Belong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
• Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
• Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
• Access paid parental leave to support your family
• Take two (2) more days of paid leave on us, on top of five (5) weeks of annual leave per annum*.
• Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
• Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
• Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club

The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.

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