Capital Delivery Leader – Public Infrastructure Programs

Camden Search; Melton; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced Manager Capital Delivery to lead the Capital Delivery Team and drive a program of 200+ projects annually across transport, open space and community infrastructure. You will work with the EPMO to embed governance, reporting and delivery standards.

You will mentor staff, manage the department budget, and advise the CEO and ELT on investment and risk. A tertiary qualification in engineering or related field and proven public sector capital works

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital works across feasibility, pre-planning, design and construction.
• Proven senior leadership of project management across a medium or large organisation.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and influencing key decisions.
• Strong financial, operational and project planning capability.
• Ability to work confidently with elected officials in a complex, political environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project delivery lifecycle for 200+ annual projects (pre-planning to handover).
• Embed governance, reporting, and delivery standards across the Capital Delivery portfolio with the EPMO.
• Strengthen governance, forecasting and executive reporting under the Project Management Framework.
• Lead, coach and grow a high-performing Capital Delivery team and foster a positive culture.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on investment, risk and delivery performance.

Skills

Capital works delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Forecasting & governance

Budget management

Project management

Education

Engineering / related field

Job description

Melton City Council is seeking an experienced Manager Capital Delivery to lead the Capital Delivery Team and drive a program of 200+ projects annually across transport, open space and community infrastructure. You will work with the EPMO to embed governance, reporting and delivery standards.

You will mentor staff, manage the department budget, and advise the CEO and ELT on investment and risk. A tertiary qualification in engineering or related field and proven public sector capital works