Manager Assets, Engineering and Design

At Glenorchy City Council, our values shape everything we do. We Respect Each Other. Together We Are Better. We Are Trusted. We Deliver. If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a community that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you.We are seeking an inspiring Manager Assets, Engineering & Design to guide the planning, delivery, and stewardship of our city’s civil infrastructure and asset portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will shape long-term strategies, lead a multidisciplinary team, uplift asset management maturity, and deliver projects that improve safety, liveability, and sustainability for our community.You’ll bring deep engineering or asset management expertise, strong people leadership capability, and a passion for building high-performing teams. With major responsibility for capital works programming, design oversight, development engineering, and transport planning, this role is your opportunity to influence the future of Glenorchy.If you thrive in a values-driven environment, enjoy building trusted relationships, and want to lead work that genuinely matters, we would love you on our team.Why Join Us?A supportive, collaborative leadership environmentThe chance to deliver impactful infrastructure for a growing communityA workplace committed to safety, diversity, child-safe practice, and wellbeingOpportunities for ongoing professional developmentWhat’s in it for you?Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choicediverse and engaging work13% Superannuationmotor vehicle allowance and vehicle options, including private use a motivated team that is supportive and values driven the chance to meaningfully contribute to projects in the communityaccess to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAPrelocation assistance may be available for the right candidateonly 15 minutes drive from Hobart CBD – but with free parking Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025What you’ll bring to the role:Degree in Engineering, Asset Management or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar level position.High level engineering skills and expertise with regards to roads, pavements, drainage and associated infrastructure with the demonstrated ability to manage the project design, traffic/transport, hydraulic and asset management functions within a Local Government Environment.Position details:Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)Our commitment to community:Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.How to apply:To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.Your application must include:a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Descriptiona current resumePre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.Applications close at 10pm on Sunday, 11 January 2026 - The closing date has been extended to allow applicants additional time over our Christmas closure period.Interested?  Please call Patrick Marshall, Director Infrastructure and Development for a chat on (03) 6216 6800.Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!Position Description - Manager Assets, Engineering and Design AUD Glenorchy 7010

Manager Assets, Engineering and Design

At Glenorchy City Council, our values shape everything we do. We Respect Each Other. Together We Are Better. We Are Trusted. We Deliver. If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader who wants to make a meaningful difference in a community that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an inspiring Manager Assets, Engineering & Design to guide the planning, delivery, and stewardship of our city’s civil infrastructure and asset portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will shape long-term strategies, lead a multidisciplinary team, uplift asset management maturity, and deliver projects that improve safety, liveability, and sustainability for our community.

You’ll bring deep engineering or asset management expertise, strong people leadership capability, and a passion for building high-performing teams. With major responsibility for capital works programming, design oversight, development engineering, and transport planning, this role is your opportunity to influence the future of Glenorchy.

If you thrive in a values-driven environment, enjoy building trusted relationships, and want to lead work that genuinely matters, we would love you on our team.

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive, collaborative leadership environment
  • The chance to deliver impactful infrastructure for a growing community
  • A workplace committed to safety, diversity, child-safe practice, and wellbeing
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development

What’s in it for you?

  • Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice
  • diverse and engaging work
  • 13% Superannuation
  • motor vehicle allowance and vehicle options, including private use 
  • a motivated team that is supportive and values driven 
  • the chance to meaningfully contribute to projects in the community
  • access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
  • relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
  • only 15 minutes drive from Hobart CBD – but with free parking 
  • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

    What you’ll bring to the role:

    • Degree in Engineering, Asset Management or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar level position.
    • High level engineering skills and expertise with regards to roads, pavements, drainage and associated infrastructure with the demonstrated ability to manage the project design, traffic/transport, hydraulic and asset management functions within a Local Government Environment.

    Position details:

    • Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week)

    Our commitment to community:

    Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.  We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment – view it here.

    How to apply:

    To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

    Your application must include:

    • a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description
    • a current resume

    Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

    Applications close at 10pm on Sunday, 11 January 2026 - The closing date has been extended to allow applicants additional time over our Christmas closure period.

    Interested?  Please call Patrick Marshall, Director Infrastructure and Development for a chat on (03) 6216 6800.

    Come and join Glenorchy City Council – where you and your ideas matter.  Apply today!