- Shape Whyalla’s future through strategic asset planning and capital investment
- Key leadership role driving best-practice infrastructure management
- Flexible work, relocation support, and a city on the rise
Lead Whyalla’s Infrastructure Future
Manager Assets and Planning | City of Whyalla
📍 Whyalla, SA | Hybrid options + relocation support
We’re looking for a strategic asset management leader to help shape Whyalla’s infrastructure investment during a once-in-a-generation transformation.
About the role
Reporting to the GM Infrastructure, this critical role oversees the lifecycle planning of Whyalla’s community assets—roads, buildings, drainage, parks, and more. You’ll drive best practice asset management, integrate masterplans into long-term capital works, and manage data-driven condition assessments to ensure safe, sustainable and cost-effective public infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading asset management strategy, systems and policy
- Developing rolling 10-year capital works and renewal plans
- Overseeing condition assessments, lifecycle modelling and asset valuations
- Providing technical leadership on statutory approvals (e.g. NHVR, s221)
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape Whyalla’s infrastructure legacy
About you
You’re a qualified civil/asset management professional with:
- Proven leadership in local government asset management
- Deep knowledge of infrastructure planning, modelling and project delivery
- Strong financial acumen and systems capability
- A collaborative mindset and ability to lead change
Why join Whyalla?
Big industry. Big investment. Big opportunity. With $2.4B in green steel investment and a national spotlight on the region, Whyalla is redefining what’s possible for regional cities. Council is values-led, outcomes-focused, and committed to real community impact.
We offer:
- A strategic leadership role with wide scope
- Flexible working including hybrid options
- Relocation assistance available
🔗 Learn more and apply at www.davidsonwp.com/city-of-whyalla-recruitment
📞 Or contact Sam Wallace
on 0437 313 130
for a confidential chat.
Applications close Wednesday 23rd July.
