Team Leader Parking Infrastructure
Salary range Band 7 - $112,119 - $125,458 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 Infrastructure Strategy department is in an exciting growth phase, focused on modernising parking services and enhancing community experiences. This role supports our strategic priority to improve transport and parking infrastructure across the municipality.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to lead parking initiatives, manage contracts and drive innovation in parking technology. Reporting to the Coordinator Transport & Parking, the Team Leader Parking Infrastructure will lead a small team and oversee the full lifecycle of parking infrastructure projects, delivering an improved parking experience for the community.
The primary objectives of the position are to:
· Lead operation and management of Council parking infrastructure assets, policies and contracts including but not limited to:
o Off street car parks
o Parking sensors and parking data systems
o Car share and Public Electric Vehicle Charging agreements
o Parking meters and payment options (meter maintenance, cash collection and app payment contracts)
o Parking wayfinding and information (physical and digital)
o Trader parking permit schemes
· Deliver a high-quality customer interface for all matters relating to Parking Infrastructure and Parking Payment, ensuring responsive and effective service.
· Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance the parking experience for the community through innovation and continuous improvement.
About you
You are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering positive outcomes for the community. As a leader, you are an engaging communicator who inspires collaboration and brings a solutions-focussed approach to complex challenges. You thrive on driving innovation and continuous improvement in parking infrastructure, ensuring an enhanced parking experience for the community.
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following:
· Demonstrated experience at operating in a project management role, or in a role responsible for service contracts.
· Demonstrated experience of being accountable for delivering business plan objectives, meeting KPIs, deadlines and budget outcomes, and formal report writing.
· Experience working within a community interface role within Local Government or within the Parking sector/industry.
· Proven experience working in teams with strong understanding of leadership.
· Promote a positive image by demonstrating professionalism, ethical work standards and a high level of integrity, displaying and promoting the organisational values.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent 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 | Jobs
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
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: Position Title – Team Leader Parking Infrastructure - November 2025 details - Objective ECM
Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Further information: Lynsey McGarvey, Coordinator
Transport & Parking Tel: 03 8571 5397
