Forbes, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Join our Executive Leadership Team to lead Council’s Infrastructure & Works Directorate.

Take the lead in building a stronger, smarter future.

Make a real impact driving strategy, delivering outcomes, and leading a high-performing team across Works, Engineering Technical, Water & Sewer, and Town Presentation & Facilities.

What You’ll Do

Provide strategic leadership to deliver Council’s Community Strategic Plan and major infrastructure programs.
Oversee capital works, budgets, and major projects with a focus on efficiency and excellence.
Drive planning, scheduling, and proactive maintenance and construction activities, including emergency management and disaster response.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching and mentoring, with strong engagement across outdoor crews and technical teams.
Remove barriers, resolve complex issues, and enable organisational success.
Collaborate with the Mayor, Councillors and stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes for Forbes and the surrounding region.

What We’re Looking For

Operational leadership in senior roles managing large teams and diverse portfolios.
Expertise in strategic planning, project delivery, and financial management.
Agile, resilient, and skilled at managing competing priorities.
Strong, engaging people leadership that inspires high performance and connects with outdoor crews.
Skilled in problem solving, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of asset management, infrastructure principles, compliance frameworks, and RMCC.
Strategic mindset with IPWEA membership (or eligibility) highly regarded.
Relevant experience in emergency management and disaster response.

This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of our

region, drive innovation, and deliver outcomes that matter. If you’re results-driven, strategic, and thrive on solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply via the Executive Vacancies | LGNSW portal where the Information Pack, Position Description, and Selection Criteria can be downloaded.

To learn more about Council, visit forbes.nsw.gov.au

For a confidential discussion please contact Claudia Nossa Cortes, LGMS Senior Consultant on 0405 540 554.

Applications close 5pm, Monday 9 February 2026

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