Job Description
Do you want to lead a passionate and technically skilled team?
Are you passionate about engineering design and civil infrastructure?
Join the City of Coffs Harbour in this exciting Leadership role
About the role
The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced engineering professional to guide our Asset Services Team. The successful candidate will foster a customer-focused culture and drive the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects that serve our vibrant community through the provision of survey and design services, environmental approvals and asset support services
Reporting to the Director of City Infrastructure, you will lead four direct reports in this crucial role, providing expertise in all aspects of survey and design, environmental protection and asset management.
Responsibilities include chairing the Asset Management Steering Committee, reviewing Part 5 environmental approvals, providing professional engineering advice in the design and certification of civil infrastructure as well as leading a motivated and technically skilled team.
You will also have demonstrated ability in assessing the potential impacts of decisions on our environment and community, taking decisive action to mitigate risks for a sustainable future.
Other responsibilities include:
Contribute to the leadership of the City Infrastructure Directorate and Senior Leadership Team, including championing a values-based culture of service delivery
Ensure timely and cost effective, delivery of surveys, designs, technical drawings, specifications, environmental assessments, and documentation for infrastructure projects.
Navigate environmental laws and processes to safeguard against serious or irreversible impacts on our environment.
For additional information, please refer to the attached position description.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Design, Asset Management or a related local government discipline and significant applicable experience
Demonstrated relevant leadership experience at a similar level.
Current Class C Drivers Licence.
Desirable
Post Graduate qualifications in a relevant field
Eligibility for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
What's on offer?
Starting salary $122,222.14 per annum + Superannuation
Civil Liability Allowance
Leaseback vehicle
Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
Discover our brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
Scope for performance-based salary increases.
Numerous benefits as outlined here!
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast.
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Daniel Noble, Acting Director of City Infrastructure via email - [email protected]
If you have any queries about your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [email protected]
Want to apply?
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant/671+00+
Applications are to be submitted 0+ Feb 2026 by +pm (AEST, NSW) of the closing date advertised to be considered.
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
Are you passionate about engineering design and civil infrastructure?
Join the City of Coffs Harbour in this exciting Leadership role
About the role
The City of Coffs Harbour is seeking an experienced engineering professional to guide our Asset Services Team. The successful candidate will foster a customer-focused culture and drive the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects that serve our vibrant community through the provision of survey and design services, environmental approvals and asset support services
Reporting to the Director of City Infrastructure, you will lead four direct reports in this crucial role, providing expertise in all aspects of survey and design, environmental protection and asset management.
Responsibilities include chairing the Asset Management Steering Committee, reviewing Part 5 environmental approvals, providing professional engineering advice in the design and certification of civil infrastructure as well as leading a motivated and technically skilled team.
You will also have demonstrated ability in assessing the potential impacts of decisions on our environment and community, taking decisive action to mitigate risks for a sustainable future.
Other responsibilities include:
Contribute to the leadership of the City Infrastructure Directorate and Senior Leadership Team, including championing a values-based culture of service delivery
Ensure timely and cost effective, delivery of surveys, designs, technical drawings, specifications, environmental assessments, and documentation for infrastructure projects.
Navigate environmental laws and processes to safeguard against serious or irreversible impacts on our environment.
For additional information, please refer to the attached position description.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Design, Asset Management or a related local government discipline and significant applicable experience
Demonstrated relevant leadership experience at a similar level.
Current Class C Drivers Licence.
Desirable
Post Graduate qualifications in a relevant field
Eligibility for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
What's on offer?
Starting salary $122,222.14 per annum + Superannuation
Civil Liability Allowance
Leaseback vehicle
Permanent Full Time 35 hours per week
Discover our brand new office location at Yarrila Place!
Options to accrue flex time and flexible working arrangements.
Generous leave entitlements - long service leave after 5 years.
Scope for performance-based salary increases.
Numerous benefits as outlined here!
About us
The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach.
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast.
Want to chat?
Please reach out to Daniel Noble, Acting Director of City Infrastructure via email - [email protected]
If you have any queries about your application or the recruitment process, then you can reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email at [email protected]
Want to apply?
The application process and further details, including the Position Description, can be found on our Careers Page: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant/671+00+
Applications are to be submitted 0+ Feb 2026 by +pm (AEST, NSW) of the closing date advertised to be considered.
The City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Section Leader Asset Services position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Coffs Harbour offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
