About Council
Coolamon Shire is a rural local government area serving a close-knit community across the Riverina region of New South Wales. Known for its agricultural strength, heritage streetscrapes and strong community spirit, the Shire covers approximately 2,433 sq. kms. and is home to around 4,400 residents. The Shire consists of three larger towns; Coolamon, Ganmain and Ardlethan and the smaller villages of Marrar, Matong and Beckom.
The Position
The Executive Manager Engineering and Technical Services leads Coolamon Shire Council’s engineering and infrastructure functions. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, maintenance and improvement of the Shire’s critical infrastructure. This role is central to ensuring infrastructure services meet community expectations while complying with relevant technical standards, legislation and environmental requirements. It demands a practical approach to solving challenges linked to rural conditions and resource constraints.
About You
You’ll be comfortable working at both operational and strategic levels, managing complex infrastructure projects and providing advice to senior leaders. You will oversee budgeting, project delivery, and resource allocation to meet community needs and regulatory requirements. You will have experience in planning, delivering and maintaining roads, bridges and fleet management. You should be familiar with the practical challenges of infrastructure management in a rural or remote setting. The role requires strong leadership and people management skills. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, guiding performance, encouraging cooperation and promoting a positive workplace culture.
You will bring
- A degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Postgraduate qualifications in management or a related area, or working towards these
- Experience managing engineering or infrastructure teams
- A solid understanding of relevant legislation including the Local Government Act 1993 and industry standards
What’s on offer?
- An attractive remuneration package is offered which includes:
- An attractive salary component and superannuation
- An Executive style residence (4-bedroom, 2 bath, 2 living and 2 car is currently provided), at $200 per week post tax
- Full private use of a motor vehicle
- 3-week RDO
- A safe and caring community
To Apply
Please review the Information Pack, Job Description and Position Requirements for the role by clicking on 'Apply Now'. Once you have read these, please contact Steven Pinnuck on 0429 310 205 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Closes: 9am on Monday 30 March 2026
