Robert Wyllie
PERTH
Summary
Dynamic local government leader specializing in infrastructure and waste services. Proven track record in managing budgets over $12 million, spearheading the FOGO rollout, and enhancing service delivery through strategic initiatives and effective team leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance
City of Subiaco
01.2023 - Current
- Provide executive leadership across the City's Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and Waste Services portfolio, ensuring safe, efficient and financially sustainable delivery of essential municipal infrastructure and community services.
- Directed team activities the City's Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and Waste Services portfolio.
- Manage annual operating budgets exceeding $12 million.
- Govern operational contracts exceeding $5 million annually.
- Lead multidisciplinary operational teams through coordinator-level leadership.
- Lead procurement, contract management, legislative compliance and organisational risk management.
- Drive continuous improvement, operational performance and customer-focused service delivery.
- Successfully delivered the City's FOGO rollout across single residential dwellings and multi-unit developments.
- Led implementation of TechnologyOne Waste Management, significantly improving operational reporting, customer service and data integrity.
- Developed and implemented the City's Waste Plan.
- Led development and implementation of the City's Waste Local Law.
- Developed and implemented an organic waste collection service for commercial businesses.
- Proposed and progressed the Verge Valet trial.
- Developed auditing programs for infrastructure and street lighting maintenance, ensuring compliance and service quality.
- Proposed installation of solar compactor bins, enhancing operational efficiency and public amenity.
- Strengthened contractor governance and procurement practices, improving operational performance.
- Improved executive reporting and organisational decision-making frameworks.
- Oversee maintenance of roads, laneways, drainage, footpaths, street lighting and associated municipal infrastructure.
- Lead delivery of in-house and contracted street sweeping services.
- Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team and Council.
Acting Manager Operations and Environmental Services
City of Subiaco
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided executive leadership across Operations and Environmental Services during an extended higher duties appointment.
- Oversaw daily operations of Operations and Environmental Services.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational goals.
- Oversaw budget and contract management for effective service delivery.
- Maintained continuity of essential municipal services during organisational change.
- Strengthened governance and reporting processes to enhance executive decision-making.
- Improved cross-functional collaboration, resulting in enhanced operational performance.
- Contributed to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives that aligned with organizational goals.
- Provided strategic advice to CEO and leadership team to inform decisions.
Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance and Waste Services
City of Subiaco
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Progressively promoted through operational leadership roles across infrastructure maintenance and municipal service delivery.
- Coordinated infrastructure maintenance and municipal service operations.
- Improved contractor performance and operational service delivery.
- Managed contractor performance and operational delivery.
- Delivered continuous operational improvements across infrastructure and waste services.
- Facilitated long-term infrastructure and service planning to align with community needs and priorities.
- Showcased key achievements that improved service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Strengthened governance and reporting frameworks to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Developed strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation and community.
- Prepared operational budgets and performance reporting.
Civil Infrastructure Delivery Roles
ERTECH Holdings Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Advanced through senior civil infrastructure leadership roles, delivering major residential subdivisions and public infrastructure projects across Western Australia.
- Oversaw daily operations and task assignments for crew.
- Managed equipment operations to support project completion.
- Defined essential milestones to achieve project objectives.
- Broome North Residential Development – Stages 3, 5, 7 & 8 ($10 million)
- Collier Stage 2, South Hedland – Department of Housing ($8 million)
- Weaber Plains Road, Kununurra – LandCorp ($5.5 million)
- The Springs, Rivervale – LandCorp ($1 million)
- Perth Cultural Centre Landscape Regeneration ($2 million)
- Edith Cowan University, Churchlands – Demolition and Remediation (Project recognised with the 2009 Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award)
- Key Achievements
- Progressed through four increasingly senior operational leadership positions.
- Delivered major civil infrastructure projects safely, on schedule, and meeting all specifications.
- Acquired extensive expertise in roads, drainage, subdivision infrastructure, and contractor management.
- Built the practical infrastructure knowledge that underpins current executive leadership within local government.
- Key Responsibilities
- Supervised civil infrastructure construction projects from commencement through completion.
- Coordinated subcontractors, plant, labour and construction activities.
- Managed delivery, safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance.
- Delivered roads, drainage, earthworks and subdivision infrastructure.
- Liaised with clients, consultants and government agencies to achieve project outcomes.
Education
Diploma of Management -
Australian Institute of Management
Perth, WACertificate IV - Project Management Practice
QTC Consulting
Perth, WACertificate IV - Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Management
Perth, WACertificate III - Civil Construction
Civil Train
Perth, WACertificate II - Civil Construction
Civil Train
Perth, WASkills
- Executive Leadership Infrastructure Operations Asset Management Roads & Transport Infrastructure Laneways Drainage Footpaths Street Lighting Street Sweeping Municipal Services Waste & Environmental Services Strategic Planning Governance Financial Stewardship Contract Management Procurement Risk Management Organizational Change Stakeholder Engagement Local Government Compliance Service Optimization
- Waste management
- Infrastructure oversight
- Contract management
Certification
- Contract Fundamentals and Law
- Contractor Management
- Operational Excellence and Coaching
- Workplace Health and Safety for Supervisors and Managers
- Monitoring a Safe Workplace
- Customer Focus
- Construction Safety Awareness Training (White Card)
- Western Australian Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence
Accomplishments
- Executive leadership of Infrastructure Operations, Asset Management and Waste Services supporting approximately 20,000 residents across more than 10,000 properties.
- Responsible for the maintenance and operational performance of roads, laneways, drainage, footpaths, street lighting and municipal infrastructure assets.
- Lead both in-house and contracted street sweeping services across the City's road network.
- Manage annual operating budgets exceeding $12 million.
- Govern operational contracts exceeding $5 million annually.
- Successfully delivered the City's FOGO rollout across single residential dwellings and multi-unit developments.
- Led implementation of TechnologyOne Waste Management.
- Developed and implemented the City's Waste Plan and Waste Local Law.
- Introduced commercial organic waste collection services.
- Progressed the Verge Valet trial and proposed the implementation of solar compactor bins.
- Provide strategic advice and reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leadership Team and Council.
- City-wide FOGO implementation.
- TechnologyOne Waste Management implementation.
- Development and implementation of the City's Waste Plan.
- Development and implementation of the City's Waste Local Law.
- Commercial organic waste collection program.
- Verge Valet trial.
- Infrastructure and street lighting auditing program.
- Solar compactor bin initiative.
- Contract governance and procurement improvement.
- Operational service optimisation and continuous improvement.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Civil Contractors Federation Earth Award – Contributed to the award-winning Edith Cowan University Churchlands Demolition and Remediation Project., Civil Contractors Federation Awards – Nominated for Trainee of the Year.
Timeline
Manager Waste and Infrastructure Maintenance
City of Subiaco
01.2023 - Current
Acting Manager Operations and Environmental Services
City of Subiaco
01.2021 - 01.2023
Coordinator Infrastructure Maintenance and Waste Services
City of Subiaco
01.2012 - 01.2021
Civil Infrastructure Delivery Roles
ERTECH Holdings Pty Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2012
Diploma of Management -
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV - Project Management Practice
QTC Consulting
Certificate IV - Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate III - Civil Construction
Civil Train
Certificate II - Civil Construction
Civil Train