Director Engineering Services

Position: Position Number 000383

Department: Engineering Services

Employment Status: Fixed-term 5-year contract

Location:   Kingston, Tasmania

 About this position:

Grow your career and take advantage of the fantastic lifestyle opportunity offered on the picturesque south-east coast of Tasmania.  Located an easy 15-minute drive south of the capital city Hobart, Kingborough is one of the fastest growing areas in Tasmania.  Kingborough offers a wonderful family lifestyle, including quality educational facilities, sporting and recreational services, service clubs and shopping centres. 

Kingborough Council is seeking an experienced leader to join the Executive team as the Director Engineering Services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to Council’s Engineering Services Directorate.  The role oversees multiple business units and functions including professional engineers and operational staff,  and is required to provide expert advice on infrastructure planning, investment, and service delivery. The incumbent also serves as a Director of Kingborough Waste Services Pty Ltd (KWS), providing oversight of operational management, waste strategy implementation, and business performance.

The portfolio requires a results-driven, strong people leader with a proven commitment to business improvement.  Significant experience in a senior local government position and the capability to operate in a complex political environment would be well-regarded. 

 About the successful candidate:

You will be an experienced leader ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role.  To be successful, you will also have:

• Professional experience with the skills and attributes needed to deliver for the Kingborough community.
• A tertiary qualification with proven technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated project management experience and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A progressive and innovative style with high-level people-management skills and the ability to build and maintain a positive workforce culture.

Further details:

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated, including the private use of a motor vehicle, 12.5% superannuation and a rostered day off each month.  The role is being offered on a full-time contract basis for a term of five years.

For further information, we encourage you to call Dave Stewart, Chief Executive Officer on (03) 6211 8274.

How to apply:

• Before you begin, please ensure you have read the Position Description and the Key Selection Criteria.
• Ensure you have copies of the following to submit with your application:
  • a short covering letter to introduce yourself and outline the reasons you are applying for the position, and
  • a current resume that includes relevant information such as details of your work history, qualifications and any other training or development programs.
• You must address the selection criteria in the online application form.
• Applications must be submitted using the online form below. You can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your completed application.
• Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:
  • National Police check,
  • Right to Work in Australia check,
  • Reference checks,
  • Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Applications close on Monday 10 March 2025.