GENERAL MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Branch:  Brisbane Infrastructure, City Standards

Personnel Area:  Construction

Duration: Contract – 4 years

About the Position

The General Manager of Construction and Maintenance Services is entrusted with the strategic and operational oversight of Council’s Construction Branch. This executive role requires the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency, ensuring that all branch activities and operations are executed to deliver Council programs that align with the expectations of a diverse range of stakeholders.

Construction consistently delivers high-quality, value-for-money infrastructure with a focus on long-term outcomes. Leveraging our deep expertise in project services and maintenance services, we advocate for the best solutions to meet the needs of Brisbane’s ratepayers and residents. Our services encompass infrastructure, stormwater drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades and land remediation.

As a forward-thinking executive, you will bring a proven track record in process improvement and driving efficiencies. You excel at sharpening and enhancing performance, leading transformative business changes, and fostering operational efficiency. Your strong commercial acumen enables you to deliver measurable improvements in performance and efficiency through effective leadership. A strategic leader, you will work collaboratively across all Council portfolios to achieve the best possible community outcomes, driving collective success and ensuring alignment with our organisational goals. Executives will specifically focus on delivering initiatives that promote an agile organisation, effectively directing resources to key priorities, including frontline services.

To be considered, you must have the following:

• proven leadership in large-scale civil construction, maintenance, and service business.
• proven track record in process improvement and driving efficiencies
• experience leading transformative business changes
• experience in program planning, progress monitoring, and corrective action
• expertise in governance, risk management, quality assurance, and cost control
• experience in promoting zero harm and ensuring safety and environmental compliance
• experience in developing business plans and overseeing projects to meet budget, timeline, and quality standards
• proven leadership in building high-performance teams and managing workforce planning.

About the Organisation

Brisbane offers a vibrant, green, and prosperous lifestyle, fostering opportunity, innovation, and sustainability. As Australia’s largest local government, Brisbane City Council oversees assets exceeding $34 billion and manages an annual budget of $4 billion. We seek dynamic, passionate, and forward-thinking leaders to guide us in creating a successful, liveable city. Partnering with governments, peak bodies, industries, and community organisations, we aim to build a city that residents are proud of, support a thriving economy, and prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) is integral to this vision, bringing together asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance, and transport operations. Within BI, the City Standards (CS) is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective civil construction, maintenance, and waste services to Brisbane’s ratepayers. With over 1,800 employees, City Standards significantly enhances Brisbane’s liveability.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Nicola Martufi, Talent Partner on 07 3178 8837.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from all diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 11.55pm AEST