Manager Roads, Parks and Biosecurity
- Career building opportunity
- Attractive remuneration package plus other benefits
- Exceptional lifestyle in a vibrant, engaged community
Your next career move starts here! Drive infrastructure and open space outcomes and live the lifestyle you choose – country or coast.
Hinchinbrook Shire may seem quiet at first glance — but there’s far more happening here than you’d expect.
Based in Ingham Queensland, life in the Shire means swapping long commutes and crowded venues for front-row seats, friendly faces and year-round live entertainment and sporting events. Add in the relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, easy access to the coast and rainforests, and the convenience of being within easy reach of Townsville, and you’ll find a place where work, lifestyle and recreation sit side by side. If you’re looking for a community where you can truly belong—without giving up culture, connection or a good night out—living in the Shire might just surprise you.
Have you considered taking up the opportunity to relocate and enjoy an exceptional lifestyle while stepping into a position that is both challenging and rewarding?
This position is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to manage a newly formed portfolio. As Manager, you will lead the civil infrastructure, fleet, biosecurity and open spaces, setting clear goals, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture in a professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead construction, maintenance and renewal of roads, drainage, bridges and civil infrastructure, including TMR, DRFA/REPA and other funded programs.
- Oversee traffic management and heavy vehicle permit decisions and represent Council on relevant committees.
- Lead maintenance and enhancement of parks, open spaces, streetscapes, sports fields and playgrounds.
- Manager Council’s fleet and plant, including procurement, maintenance, compliance and optimisation.
- Oversee biosecurity programs to prevent and manage invasive pests, weeds and diseases, ensuring compliance and protection of regional land and waterways.
- Provide technical advice and reports to the Director and Executive team.
- Maintain effective relationships with community groups, authorities and government agencies.
- Prepare and manage the unit budget, ensuring alignment with Council goals and proper grant management.
- Develop and implement strategies to respond to industry reforms, innovation and best practice.
What We Offer
An attractive remuneration package up to $210,000, based on skills and experience is offered which includes salary, superannuation, motor vehicle allowance, leave loading and locality allowance.
Other benefits include:
- 12-week rental subsidy
- Relocation allowance plus assistance in sourcing accommodation
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Paid leave between Christmas/New Year
- 15 days paid sick/carers leave
The position is offered on a two - five-year contract, subject to successful candidates’ preference.
To Apply
Please click 'Apply Now' to visit our website and view the Information Pack, please contact Christine Georgiadis on 0439 813 310 for a confidential discussion regarding the position.
Applications close 9am Wednesday 22 April 2026.
