Director Sustainability & Assets

Full Time – Fixed term (5 years) - Senior Executive Officer

Work in a supportive team environment 

Based in Alexandra, with flexible or hybrid arrangements available.

Your Impact:

Make a lasting and measurable difference for our community by leading the strategic direction of Council’s asset, infrastructure and sustainability portfolios. This executive role offers the opportunity to shape long-term asset performance, capital investment and financial sustainability outcomes that directly support service delivery across the Murrindindi Shire.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and forming part of the Executive Management Team, you will play a key role in ensuring Council’s infrastructure, financial and environmental sustainability programs and capital works are aligned with long-term financial planning and community priorities.

About Murrindindi Shire

Nestled on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe, Murrindindi Shire is a blend of rural beauty and natural landscapes. Home to Alexandra, Yea, Eildon, Marysville and Kinglake, the Shire offers proximity to Melbourne while maintaining a strong regional identity. Our region includes Lake Eildon, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and Kinglake National Park.

Council is driven by innovation, strong governance, quality services and a commitment to environmental stewardship and community outcomes.

Your Role:

As Director Sustainability & Assets, you will lead Council’s asset, infrastructure and environmental functions, ensuring the delivery of high-performing core services while strengthening long-term planning, asset maturity and financial alignment.

You will oversee:

• Infrastructure operations, including plant and fleet management
• Roads, bridges, drainage and transport infrastructure
• Capital works and renewal programs
• Asset management systems and long-term renewal planning
• Resource recovery and circular economy services
• Environmental management, climate adaptation and sustainability programs
• Emergency management response and recovery functions

This role requires a leader who can integrate asset management, capital investment and long-term financial sustainability frameworks, while providing clear, evidence‑based strategic advice to the CEO and Council.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of infrastructure operations, maintenance and capital works programs.
• Strengthen asset management maturity, lifecycle planning and renewal planning.
• Align capital investment decisions with Council’s Financial Plan and asset management frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice to Council on infrastructure, sustainability and financial implications of major initiatives.
• Foster strong internal collaboration and productive external stakeholder relationships.
• Guide Council’s participation in regional sustainability partnerships, including the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance.

What you will bring

• Significant senior leadership experience within local government or a similarly regulated, community-accountable organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading asset, infrastructure or operational portfolios, including capital works and renewal programs.
• Strong financial and commercial capability, including experience managing substantial budgets, long‑term investment programs and complex funding arrangements.
• Proven ability to integrate asset planning with long-term financial sustainability and risk considerations.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil, construction, environmental or infrastructure engineering, business or finance, with engineering or professional registration highly regarded.

Our offer

Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to strong governance, environmental responsibility, community wellbeing and organisational performance.

This executive role offers a competitive remuneration package and a five-year term contract, providing the opportunity to lead enduring, sustainable outcomes for our region.

How to apply

For more information about the role including a copy of the Position Description please visit www.murrindindi.vic.au/jobs.

Enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Michael Chesworth, Director People and Corporate Performance on 03 5772 0335.

We request that your application contains your resume and a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments

• by email to [email protected]
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714

Applications close at 11.45 pm on 15 March 2026

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant: