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
Reporting to the Coordinator Project Management Office, this newly created position plays a pivotal role in strengthening the planning, governance and delivery of Council’s Capital Works Program. The role has been established to support the growing scale and complexity of Council’s project portfolio, enhance consistency in project management practices and provide dedicated leadership to build a high‑performing team.
To ensure Council continues to deliver high‑quality infrastructure and services to the community, the primary objectives of the Team Leader Project Management Office are to:
Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Council Project Management Framework (PMF) to provide consistency across planning, delivery, reporting, and governance of projects, for both Capital and Operational Projects.
About you
You are an experienced project management leader with a strong understanding of project management frameworks, governance and reporting, and a proven ability to deliver or oversee complex capital projects. You communicate with confidence, build strong relationships and provide clear, steady direction to your team. With professionalism, integrity and a positive can‑do attitude, you proactively resolve issues and help drive high‑quality project outcomes within a dynamic local government environment.
To
be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of the following:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, or equivalent, together with significant relevant experience. Relevant experience should include:
- Demonstrated understanding and practical application of project management frameworks, governance, reporting and controls.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering and/or overseeing a portfolio of capital and/or complex projects within a local government or similarly complex organisational environment.
- Strong and effective leadership capacity to direct and influence a diverse range of projects to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Business and political acumen to monitor and manage sensitive and confidential issues within a Local Government context.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, incorporating verbal and written communication, presentation, negotiation, problem solving, conceptual thinking and conflict resolution.
- A positive ‘can-do’ approach which incorporates professionalism, ethical standards, and integrity.
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 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
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: Team Leader Project Management Office – 310.1KB
Applications close: 5pm, Thursday, 2 April 2026
Further information: Andrew Barr, 8571 5218
