Head of Major Project Delivery

at; Melton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Head of Major Project Delivery to oversee the full lifecycle of transformative projects, including the Cobblebank Community Services Building and the New Aquatic and Leisure Centre. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing major projects, particularly in the public sector, and possess strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers an opportunity to lead key initiatives and inspire a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing major projects, preferably in the public sector.
• Proven track record across feasibility, design, and project delivery.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of major transformational projects.
• Ensure strong governance and effective project management.
• Inspire teams and build strong stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Influential communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project management or related discipline

Job description

• Drive excellence in delivery of two major projects under construction
• Provide senior leadership in major projects governance for a vibrant growth area
• Inspire teams, engage stakeholders and build strong partnerships to deliver key initiatives

The City of Melton is one of the fastest growing local government areas in Australia. With a diverse and vibrant community, we are committed to delivering exceptional services and building a workplace where our people feel motivated, empowered, and supported.

Reporting to the Director City Delivery, you will lead the planning, feasibility and delivery of major transformational projects, ensuring strong governance, effective project management and best-practice outcomes for Council and the community. The Head Major Project Delivery will lead the full project lifecycle on any new major projects and delivery of Council's two largest ever projects. You will oversee key initiatives, including the Cobblebank Community Services Building and the New Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Fraser Rise. You will lead the Major Projects PMO and work effectively and in unison with the Enterprise Project Management Office connected to the Chief Financial Officer.

You will oversee projects with a safety focus, within budget time and scope, and legal and commercial requirements. As a senior leader, you will guide master planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and foster strong partnerships while supporting a high-performing team.

To be considered for this role, you will have extensive experience delivering and managing major projects, preferably in the public sector, with a proven track record across feasibility, pre-planning, design, and project delivery. You will lead a multidisciplinary team with strategic clarity and foster collaboration through clear, influential communication. Your expertise in stakeholder management and your ability to deliver large-scale community engagement initiatives will be instrumental in delivering strategic outcomes.

Tertiary qualifications in project management, urban design, town planning, recreational planning, engineering, or a related discipline is required.

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Alannah O'Carroll on 0426 691 205 and Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112.

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