In-Demand Director, city infrastructure Jobs in South Australia

Director, City Infrastructure
City of Adelaide —Adelaide SA
- $335,000 - $350,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Director Infrastructure Advisory - South Australia
Bureau Veritas —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Management
- Engineering
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
14d
Assistant Director, User Experience Design, EL1, Corporate
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) —Greater Adelaide SA
- $127,908 - $141,555 a year
- Part-time
7d
Director | Infrastructure
Turner & Townsend —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Business development
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
2d
Centre Director
Nido Early School —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Health insurance
14d
Assistant Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Evanston Park SA
- $42.38 - $43.76 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
Creative Strategist (Head of Paid Creative)
Gardeners Crate —Australia
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- AI
- Marketing
Quick Apply
1d
Project Director - Project Management
Turner & Townsend —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Assistant Director, Program and Change Management, EL1, Corporate
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) —Greater Adelaide SA
- $127,908 - $141,555 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
14d
Project Coordinator
Equans —South Australia
- Temporary
- Electrical experience
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
EL1 Assistant Director - Strategy, Risk and Finance
Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Greater Adelaide SA
- $129,106 - $138,861 a year
- No degree
- Budgeting
- AI
- Relocation assistance
9d
Associate Director - Project Architect (NSQEP)
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
Assistant Director Media and Communications
Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Greater Adelaide SA
- $129,106 - $138,861 a year
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Writing skills
- Relocation assistance
2d
Technical Director - Water Treatment
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Director - Cost Management
Turner & Townsend —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
Assistant Director/Educational Leader | Port Lincoln (New Centre Opening!)
Beyond Early Learning —Port Lincoln SA
- Outdoor work
Centre Director
Goodstart Early Learning —Paralowie SA
- $58.38 - $59.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
Assistant Director, Business Analyst, EL1, Corporate
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) —Greater Adelaide SA
- $127,908 - $141,555 a year
- Part-time
- Agile
7d
Technical Director - Design Management (NSQEP)
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Director Medical Services - Strategy and Performance
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $367,430 - $715,909 a year
- Part-time
- Private practice

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Director, City Infrastructure

City of Adelaide -
Adelaide SA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract | Fixed term
$335,000 - $350,000 a year

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full Job Description

Date: 5 Aug 2026

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

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Company: City of Adelaide

Lead the Infrastructure and Strategic Property & Commercial Programs
Manage 4 direct reports & a team of approx. 127 FTE
Full time, 5-year fixed term opportunity.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Executive Team, the Director City Infrastructure will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, purpose and strategic direction of our organisation, and is accountable for ensuring the alignment of the City Infrastructure Portfolio with the Strategic Plan 2024-2028 objectives and organisational goals. This role contributes to executive decision-making, organisational leadership and the achievement of strategic objectives, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, customer focus and high performance across the Portfolio.

Leading the Infrastructure and Strategic Property & Commercial Programs, the Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of services and assets that support a safe, connected and attractive capital city. The role provides oversight of the whole-of-life management of community infrastructure assets, drives the strategic development and commercial management of Council's property portfolio, and identifies opportunities to leverage partnerships with government and the private sector to generate economic, community and place-making outcomes. The Director also leads the delivery of major strategic initiatives, ensuring services are responsive, sustainable and aligned with Council's long-term objectives.

Operating as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Council and the Executive Team, the Director provides expert strategic and technical advice across the Portfolio, builds and maintains influential relationships with Council Members, government agencies and key stakeholders, and represents the organisation in the delivery of significant projects and partnerships. The role is accountable for driving continuous improvement, organisational capability, sound financial and resource management, governance, risk and compliance, while ensuring the Portfolio delivers best practice services and contributes to the long-term success of the City of Adelaide.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:
Demonstrable experience in successfully leading a professional group through organisational change with demonstrated ability to act and lead as an effective change agent, positively influencing outcomes and delivering benefits across the organisation.
Create a structure that enables the efficient delivery of strategic priorities and services, enabling an environment of agility, customer centricity, positivity and resilience to change.
Demonstrated ability to professionally lead and manage the commercial and business management processes for a large organisation in accordance with corporate objectives and strategic directions.
Extensive experience and proven ability in objectively identifying and analysing complex, contentious, politically sensitive and strategic issues, expressing clear and meaningful goals/plans and defining, leading and delivering the necessary approaches and courses of action to achieve effective long-term outcomes.
Substantial knowledge of programs that provide opportunities for the strategic infrastructure transformation of the City incorporating design strategy, infrastructure management and capital works.
Highly developed communication skills which demonstrate significant and proven ability in developing and maintaining cooperative/strategic working relationships, including recognising and resolving conflict and managing the process of negotiation and mediation, with industry, government agencies at local, state and commonwealth level and other stakeholders.
Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, government agencies, stakeholders and the community, both verbally and in writing.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide impacts the community, please watch this video here.

The City Infrastructure Portfolio is responsible for Council’s infrastructure assets, strives to make it easier to conduct business in our City and leads the Council’s property portfolio and commercial businesses to generate income.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Carole Johns, Executive Manager Office of the CEO on 8203 7845.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Michael Sedgman, Chief Executive Officer.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm, 24 August 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time, 5-year contract opportunity with a remuneration package in the range of $335,000 - $350,000 per annum including superannuation. In addition to this, you will be provided with a car park and a professional development allowance.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 [email protected]

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