Works Manager

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25-Nov-2025

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

$230,000.00 - $250,000.00 Year

Full Time
Government / Local Government

109117522

  • Experience managing operational + capital budgets exceeding $50m
  • Demonstrated capabilities lead a team of 200+ direct/indirect reports
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering mandatory

ABOUT THE COMPANY.

Our team have partnered up with Wollongong City Council, to seek an experienced Works Manager to drive the delivery of sustainable outcomes for your community of 220,000 residents within the areas of: civil maintenance and construction, building maintenance, trades services, plant and fleet, facilities management, after hours emergency management and the WHS Operational Team.


ABOUT THE POSITION.

A permanent opportunity. You will have 200+ direct & indirect reports and will have demonstrated experience leading a team of similar size. Most importantly, you would have previously managed operational + capital budgets exceeding $50m to showcase your ability to hit the ground running.

This senior leadership role will report to the Director of Infrastructure + Works, and work closely with the Infrastructure Strategy + Planning, Open Space + Environmental Services, and Project Delivery divisions.


DUTIES.
  • Lead and develop large teams of skilled and semi-skilled staff across civil maintenance, trades, plant/fleet, building/facilities & WHS
  • Oversee delivery of civil construction, maintenance, facilities management, plant/fleet operations and after-hour emergency response
  • Manage significant operational an capital budgets, resource allocation and performance reporting
  • Provide strategic and operational advice to Council, Executive Management and the Senior Leadership Team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering is essential
  • Council experience is preferred but not mandatory
  • Demonstrated experience leading a large operational team
  • Ability to manage both direct employees and contractors across multiple disciplines

REMUNERATION.
  • $250,000 package with leaseback vehicle options 

HOW TO APPLY.

Click "Apply for this job", or contact Augustine Oh on aoh@ivorygroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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