CareerPlan

Roads Operations Manager

New South WalesFull-time$119k2026-10-06 → 2026-10-20

Core

Lead the delivery of a $12M capital roadworks program and substantial maintenance activities across a large, geographically diverse road network in NSW.

Role type

Senior operational leader (civil construction/roads)

Builds

Capital roadworks, road maintenance, and infrastructure rehabilitation programs

Domain

Local government, civil construction, road infrastructure

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

operational planning, project oversight, crew and contractor management, heavy plant coordination, works scheduling, safety compliance, quality monitoring, expenditure control, problem-solving, leadership

Preferred skills

experience in mining, agriculture, transport, or earthworks, local government experience

Technologies

heavy plant, road construction equipment

Responsibilities

managing road construction, rehabilitation, resealing, and gravel re-sheeting; leading and developing supervisors and field crews; allocating labour, plant, and materials; preparing and monitoring works schedules; monitoring safety, productivity, and project progress; ensuring efficient use of Council's plant and equipment; collaborating with engineering, fleet, procurement, and finance teams; maintaining relationships with contractors, agencies, and the community

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC