City Strategy Lead — Shaping Melbourne's Future

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellbeing programs

Competitive rewards

Career growth

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior City Strategist to lead high‑impact initiatives shaping the city’s long‑term growth, liveability and prosperity. You’ll translate complex policy and planning challenges into clear evidence‑based strategies while collaborating across Council and with community partners.

Join a 38‑person City Strategy and Urban Planning Branch committed to research, foresight and delivering the City’s long‑term vision.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into insights.
• Experience contributing to strategy, policy or complex analysis work.
• Understanding of urban systems and city planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects that shape Melbourne’s future and organisational priorities.
• Develop evidence-based strategies by researching policy and city issues.
• Collaborate with Council teams to align strategies and plans.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and facilitate engagement.
• Drive high-quality outcomes through coordination and clear communication.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Strategy / policy analysis

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in urban planning or related field

Job description

City of Melbourne is seeking a Senior City Strategist to lead high‑impact initiatives shaping the city’s long‑term growth, liveability and prosperity. You’ll translate complex policy and planning challenges into clear evidence‑based strategies while collaborating across Council and with community partners.

Join a 38‑person City Strategy and Urban Planning Branch committed to research, foresight and delivering the City’s long‑term vision.