Manager Engineering

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Planning and Design

Duration:  Contract – 4 years

The role

The Manager Engineering leads multidisciplinary teams of engineering and technical experts delivering high-quality technical and engineering solutions to support delivery and maintenance of Brisbane's infrastructure. This executive role manages and leads a diverse range of technical and engineering teams which deliver vital and professional services to Council’s infrastructure delivery, teams include road and drainage design; structural, pavement, and ground engineering; and surveying and laboratory services. You will provide strategic leadership to drive excellence in planning and design, ensure projects are aligned to Council’s strategic plan, and are delivered providing exceptional value to the people of Brisbane.

You will provide high level strategic and technical leadership and management expertise; champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation; and foster collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and government agencies. You will ensure the Engineering section delivers cost-effective, timely, and efficient outcomes, contributing to Brisbane’s vision as a vibrant, liveable, and sustainable city. This is a rare opportunity to influence the city's infrastructure landscape and play a pivotal role in shaping Brisbane's future.

To be considered, you must have the following: 

• proven experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects
• formal qualifications in Engineering relevant to the role, and registration as an RPEQ (Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland) or equivalent
• demonstrated expertise in at least one core engineering disciplines within the scope of the role
• strong strategic and operational planning skills, with the ability to align projects with organisational priorities and community outcomes
• exceptional stakeholder management abilities, including experience collaborating with government agencies, contractors, and community organisations
• a track record of driving organisational change, fostering a values-based culture, and building workforce capability. 

About the Organisation 

Brisbane offers a vibrant, green, and prosperous lifestyle, fostering opportunity, innovation, and sustainability. As Australia’s largest local government, Brisbane City Council oversees assets exceeding $44 billion and manages an annual budget of $4.1 billion. We seek dynamic, passionate, and forward-thinking leaders to guide us in creating a successful, liveable city. Partnering with governments, peak bodies, industries, and community organisations, we aim to build a city that residents are proud of, support a thriving economy, and prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond. 

Infrastructure Services group (ISG) is integral to this vision, bringing together asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, public space operations and transport planning operations. Within ISG the Planning and Design team, with over 180 professionals, has a strong record of excellence in designing civil and civic infrastructure. The team prioritise environmentally-friendly and community-focused outcomes and have contributed to significant Council projects such as road programs, bikeway programs, library refurbishments, landfill remediation, sports field development, and flood damage assessment and redesign.

How to apply: Click on ‘I’m Interested’ to complete and submit your application.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact John Hefez on 3178 3859 or email john.hefez@brisbane.qld.gov.au .

Application Closing Date: Monday, 6^th April 2026, at 11:55pm AEST

 Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.