Band 7- $112,119.86 -$125,458.24 per annum (plus super)
Temporary Full Time- On Site
About the Role
This position plays a key role in managing and leading the future direction of endpoint computing for the Greater Dandenong City Council.
Your primary purpose in this position will include:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Employment Hub, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with Council priorities and grant objectives.
- Develop and implement the Hub’s annual Business Plan and budget.
- Lead employer engagement and stakeholder collaboration to create inclusive employment pathways.
- Supervise staff and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Work in partnership with service providers and Council internal teams to deliver integrated programs and services.
- Drive continuous improvement and co-design initiatives using human-centred design principles.
- Plan and deliver tailored employment programs, targeted sessions, and employer engagement activities to meet strategic outcomes.
About You
You thrive in both autonomous and guided environments,
demonstrating agility and flexibility in a dynamic setting. Skilled at managing
diverse stakeholders and navigating differing perspectives, you bring strong
problem-solving and collaboration skills to achieve shared goals.
Additionally, you have:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, community development, employment services, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven experience in delivering employment programs and workforce initiatives, ideally including the management of hubs or similar service models.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across diverse sectors and communities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and represent Council in diverse forums.
Mandatory requirements:
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
- Working with Children Check (Employee).
- Police Check.
This role may require occasional work outside standard business hours, including one evening per week and one weekend day per month.
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 commitment 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
Join us and help shape a hub that connects jobseekers and employers, fosters inclusive practices, and strengthens our local economy.
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: Dandenong Employment Hub Lead-553.6kb
Applications close: 5pm, Monday, 19 January 2026
Further information: Priya Prasad, 03 8571 1568
