We acknowledge the Native Title parties across the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) area and other family groups who are the traditional custodians of this land. We recognise your continuing connection to Country and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging including:
• Bar Barrum of the area around the Walsh River and to the west of the Wild River • Dulabed and Malanbarra Yidinji of the Gillies Range area • Girramay of the Kirrama area • Gugu Badhun of the Wairuna/Lamonds Lagoon area • Jirrbal of the Koombooloomba, Ravenshoe and Herberton areas • Mamu of the Millaa Millaa area • Ngadjon-Jii of the Malanda and Topaz areas • Tableland Yidinji of the Kairi, Tolga, Tinaroo and Lake Barrine areas • Warrungu of the Gunnawarra/Goshen area.
Located about 100 kilometres south-west of Cairns in Far North Queensland, the Tablelands Region is known for its remarkable diversity and landscapes — World Heritage rainforests, volcanic crater lakes, dry savannas, wetlands, waterfalls, and unique wildlife.
Our region is the tropical food bowl of northern Australia and a premier destination for outdoor recreation, adventure, and relaxation.
Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to a major city, surrounded by picturesque rural landscapes and a strong sense of community.
With a robust farming economy, thriving local businesses, and a family-friendly atmosphere, the Tablelands offers the best of both worlds: natural beauty and modern convenience.
The region is also rich in recreation opportunities, with over 150 sporting and club facilities, 35 playgrounds, six unique highland lakes, and hundreds of kilometres of walking, cycling and riding trails. It’s a place where active living and community connection go hand in hand.
See the Tablelands 2030+ Community Plan for more information.
Council exists to serve and represent our community. This report shows how your rates, feedback, and ideas turn into real outcomes such as better roads, safer water, more vibrant towns, and a stronger local economy.
The following demographic and economic information from the 2022–23 census helps to describe our region and community.
Position Summary The Manager Road Services is accountable to the General Manager Infrastructure & Environment for providing leadership in relation to planning, project management, design and delivery of capital works and maintenance. This work mainly relates to roads and drainage infrastructure including the development and implementation of technical standards and systems and the provision of technical services support.
At a functional level, the Manager Road Services is responsible for and provides advise to Council on all matters relevant to:
Other services & functions that may be added from time to time.
This key role contributes leadership to the Infrastructure and Environment department and as a member of the Leadership Team (LT) contributes to organisational strategic planning and policy development.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive management and Council to support informed decision making.
Provide expert and timely advice on strategy and policy issues to Council, executive management, customers and other stakeholders with a focus on sound, accountable and transparent decision-making and effective communication.
Foster an integrated approach to capital works and infrastructure maintenance programs in partnership with key stakeholders across Council.
Develop and maintain effective and productive partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders including promoting regular engagement to ensure consistency and balance in policy, delivery of services and decision making.
Lead the preparation, monitoring and adjustment of the departmental budget ensuring key financial and procurement policies are adhered to.
Lead the development of innovative solutions and attraction of new funding sources to bridge the funding gap for road infrastructure.
Take a commercial approach to work outputs and activities.
Ensure that performance and compliance is aligned to the maintenance of the Department of Transport & Main Roads (DTMR) accreditation.
Develop an environment that fosters a strong sense of team spirit and a commitment to personal and professional development and a safe working environment.
Promote a culture of quality, performance and continuous improvement, and encourage initiative and innovation to improve outcomes.
Model the highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour and act with integrity and confidentiality whilst representing Council internally and externally.
Significant experience in successfully delivering strategic, policy and operational outcomes in relation to road service delivery, technical services and project management, including financial management and budgeting, contract management, human resource management, planning, design, construction and maintenance.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven track record in developing effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification(s).
Highly developed project and contract management skills.
Significant relevant work experience at senior management level (preferably 7 years plus, in a local government environment and relating to technical or engineering functions).
Due to the delegation level of this position a criminal history check is required as part of the pre-employment screening.
The successful completion of a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment (including drug and alcohol screening) is required before any offer of employment.
This role requires evidence of skills and qualifications and the possession of a current Drivers Licence.
There is also the requirement to provide a statement of interest and declare potential conflict of interests.