Tweed Shire Council

Director Engineering

• Enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle as you live and work in the highly desirable region of NSW
• Join a collaborative, high performing ELT, who together chart the Council’s path forward
• You will have a direct community impact by delivering essential projects that significantly enhance the quality of life for residents.

Lead vital engineering for the stunning Tweed Shire, executing essential capital work projects and managing a high performing team. This executive role offers a unique chance to build a lasting legacy in one of Australia's most beautiful regions.

Are you ready to lead a team dedicated to enhancing the infrastructure and liveability of one of Australia's most stunning regions? Tweed Shire Council is a progressive and community-focused organisation nestled in the picturesque Northern Rivers of New South Wales, bordering Queensland. They are committed to sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and delivering high-quality services to their vibrant and diverse community. With a rich natural landscape spanning beautiful coastlines, lush hinterland, and significant waterways, Tweed Shire offers an unparalleled lifestyle alongside a significant career opportunities.

They are seeking an experienced Director Engineering or up and coming manager to join their Executive Leadership Team as the new Director Engineering. This pivotal role is responsible for steering innovation, managing substantial capital works programs, to steering innovation, overseeing the delivery of an exciting $1 billion capital works program and navigating the complex challenges inherent in a growing region. You will lead a substantial portfolio encompassing Environmental Scientists, Infrastructure Delivery, Property and Legal Services, Roads and Stormwater, and both Business and Assets and Operations for Water and Wastewater.

This requires a proven track record delivering diverse, large-scale capital works projects—spanning water, wastewater, roads, and flood mitigation—while demonstrating strategic planning, robust financial management, a commitment to environmental sustainability, as well as exceptional skills in community and multi-agency collaboration to foster resilient and sustainable growth.

Taking on this role offers the unique opportunity to make a tangible and lasting impact on a thriving community. You will be instrumental in shaping the future infrastructure and assets of the Tweed Shire, contributing to its economic prosperity, environmental health, and the wellbeing of its residents. Beyond the professional challenge, you will gain the immense satisfaction of working within a supportive and collaborative executive team, in an organisation that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance, all while enjoying the enviable lifestyle that the Tweed Shire provides.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for engineering excellence and a commitment to community service, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

Applications including a full CV, Covering Letter and response to the position’s Selection Criteria must be completed online at www.lgnsw.org.au/lgms
All applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for this role.
To learn more about the Council visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/home

If you would like more information, please contact Sebastian Kaiser, Senior Consultant Local Government Management Solutions on 0425 369 986 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close 5pm, Friday 20 June 2025.