Civil Minor Works Delivery Lead

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

The Project Delivery Branch plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality civil infrastructure for our growing region. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation and place‑making, the Branch brings projects to life through expert planning, design and delivery. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement and creating meaningful outcomes for the Sunshine Coast community.

As the Civil Minor Works Delivery Lead, you’ll provide leadership in the planning, design and delivery of minor to medium‑scale civil infrastructure projects. This role is central to shaping project outcomes and ensuring programs are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with Council’s strategic vision. It’s an opportunity to guide a high‑performing team, influence regional infrastructure outcomes and contribute to projects that directly improve community connections and liveability.

• Lead, support and develop the Minor Works Team to deliver cohesive, high‑quality outcomes.
• Coordinate design and delivery of minor to medium‑scale civil projects aligned with approved programs.
• Plan, design and deliver capital works and asset renewal projects using best‑practice project management.
• Provide expert advice and collaborate across branches, executives and community stakeholders.

About you

You’re an experienced civil infrastructure professional who can lead teams and you thrive on delivering meaningful outcomes.

Your expertise in civil project planning, design and delivery enables you to manage complex programs with confidence and clarity.

Your project management capability is backed by sound financial, resource and risk management experience, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and strategically.

You bring strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, allowing you to build trusted relationships across Council and the community.

You’re proactive, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enhance project outcomes, sustainability and team capability.

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 Ryan Butler during business hours on 0418 737 949.

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.