Manager Transport Network Operations

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to manage our Transport Network Operations Branch, overseeing the planning, maintenance, and improvement of critical infrastructure including roads, stormwater systems, and quarries. This role will lead a large, multi-disciplinary team and drive continuous improvement in service delivery and operational excellence.

Your focus will include:

• Lead and manage transport network services, civil construction, contracts delivery, civil operations, and asset management.
• Oversee strategic management of Council’s quarries and ensure sustainable business practices.
• Deliver high-level road operations, maintenance, and construction services for pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways, and street furniture.
• Provide transformational leadership aligned with Council’s vision and values.

About you

You’re not just a manager, you’re a visionary leader who thrives on complexity and inspires others to achieve excellence. You’ll bring a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community.

• Proven leadership across field and office teams, driving strategy through to operations.
• Degree in Engineering with RPEQ accreditation.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen, ideally with public and private sector experience.
• Expertise in program, construction, and asset management, financial oversight, and change leadership.
• Ability to navigate stakeholder needs, service demands, and political environments.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills—able to influence and build strong relationships.
• Advanced written skills for reports and business cases.
• Current “C” class Driver’s Licence.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Ben McGovern during business hours on 0433 579 481.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.