Just over an hour north of Townsville is the tropical paradise of Hinchinbrook. With Ingham at its centre, the region is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, giant waterfalls, the Great Barrier Reef, wild beaches and tropical islands. It's a place where breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife, world-class fishing experiences, delicious, locally sourced food, inspirational art and 60,000 years of culture are all weaved into one incredible story: The Hinchinbrook Way. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Manager Engineering and Assets to provide strategic and technical leadership across Council's engineering and asset management functions. Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, this key leadership role is responsible for the effective lifecycle management of Council's infrastructure assets, encompassing roads, water and wastewater, waste, drainage, public spaces, facilities, and marine assets. As a hands-on leader, you will guide a committed and close-knit team to deliver integrated asset management, engineering design, and long-term planning outcomes that support the delivery of Council's capital works program. You will oversee the planning and development of infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and alignment with Council's strategic objectives. This is an opportunity for a capable and collaborative leader to uplift asset management capability, foster accountability, and mentor a team that is eager for direction and growth. You will bring a pragmatic, customer-focused approach and strong communication skills to influence at all levels - from technical staff to Councillors - providing clear advice and professional confidence. The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ). You will have significant experience in leading ISO55000 aligned infrastructure planning, design and delivery, and a proven record in developing and implementing asset management frameworks and capital programs. Experience in local government will be highly regarded, as will your ability to manage complex projects and budgets while balancing technical precision with community outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. With over $30M in funding available, you will shape the region's infrastructure strategy, strengthen governance and compliance, and lead a talented team through a period of transformation and professional growth. If you are an inclusive and decisive leader with the capability and drive to deliver lasting value to the Hinchinbrook community, we encourage you to apply for this role. BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE OBTAIN THE CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK from the McArthur website, search J8492 or for a confidential discussion - call Rebecca McPhail on 07 3211 9700. Applications close Monday 24 November 2025
