Executive Manager - City Works and Operations

Lead CBCitys Capital Works

Executive Manager – City Works and Operations

We are seeking a dynamic, outcome focused leader to join our Senior Management Team in a newly created executive role, reporting directly to the Director City Assets.

As the Executive Manager – City Works and Operations, you will shape the future of our services across our operational areas of Open Space and Buildings Operations, Roads Operations (including Kelso Waste Management Facility) and Fleet Operations across our three Depots. This is your opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across a diverse, high impact portfolio that directly supports how our community lives, moves and thrives.

Your Impact

• Strengthen leadership across a significant operational service portfolio.
• Inspire and empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable city-wide programmed and reactive maintenance services that enhances liveability, safety, and community wellbeing.
• Champion a culture of innovation, digital transformation and accountability, ensuring operations are delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable community benefit.
• Elevate safety as a core value, ensuring the wellbeing of our workforce and the community remains paramount in all operations. 

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership role - it’s a rare opportunity to shape the long-term operational success of our city.  You will be central to improving how we work, how we deliver services and how we collaborate across City Assets to building on our ambition to create a great city that we love.

For a full list of duties, click HERE to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Operations Management, Asset management, Business Management or a related field.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Extensive experience in leading large-scale, multi-disciplinary operational services, preferable with a local government or similar environment
• Strong skills in budgeting, financial oversight, scheduling, and contract management.
• Track record of driving change, improving efficiency, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

A postgraduate qualification in Management and a working knowledge of local government operations under the Local Government Act are desirable but not essential.

Salary is negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

For more information, please contact Anthony Vangi (Director City Assets) at [email protected]

How to apply

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role

Applications close Thursday, 19 February 2026

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.