Band 8 - $130,399 to $146,125 per annum (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
What we are looking for:
Council’s Civil and Open Space Project team is part of our City Futures Directorate and is responsible for delivering projects that enhance public spaces and improve community infrastructure. Due to increased project funding and a greater focus on delivering projects more efficiently, we are expanding our team to meet these exciting new challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major projects that shape the future of our city and deliver lasting benefits to the community.
Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, this key leadership role is responsible for:
· Managing and overseeing the operations of the Civil and Open Space Projects team.
· Ensure the successful delivery of business plans, maintenance programs, contracts, service standards, budgets and people management outcomes.
· Driving efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement across all areas, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard on time and within budget
About you
You are a registered professional engineer, and an experienced, proactive leader with the ability to manage complex civil and open space projects while inspiring and guiding a high-performing team. You bring strong operational and financial management skills, a proven track record of delivering projects in line with strategic objectives, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, supported by excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities, will be critical to the success in this role.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:
· A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction and /or Project Management or equivalent in combination with extensive relevant expertise in supervising and managing Civil and Open Space project functions in a large organisation.
· Required to be registered under Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019.
· A proven successful record of leading a team to achieve business objectives;
· Experience and skills proactively planning and implementing services strategies, projects, policies, programs and services for civil, open space, capital works, OH&S and contractors.
· Expertise in planning work, monitoring performance and contracts, ensuring quality controls and staff leave management.
· Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, advocacy, presentation, negotiation, facilitation and excellent customer service.
· Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor a work unit’s budget.
· Demonstrated experience at delivering a broad range of complex community infrastructure projects, including projects with 3rd party approvals.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked toconsent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
· Competitive salary
· Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
· Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
· Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
· Reward & recognition programs
· Health initiatives
· Access to our support and wellbeing programs
· A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
· A brief cover letter
· Your resume
· Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Coordinator Civil and Open Space Projects – 443.3 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday,4 February 2026
Further information: Samantha Ackland, 8571 5298
