Integrated Projects Coordinator

Council Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume City Council is seeking an Integrated Projects Coordinator to lead planning, coordination and delivery readiness for major precincts, strategic places and capital projects. The role reports to the Manager Strategic Projects and Places and drives place-based outcomes across growth areas and activity centres.

You will oversee integrated planning processes, manage interdependencies, and provide strategic advice to senior leadership while leading a multidisciplinary team in planning, urban

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in urban planning, urban design, architecture, project management or public policy.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning across precincts, projects and place-based initiatives.
• Develop master plans, place frameworks and project pipelines.
• Coordinate definition and delivery readiness for strategic capital projects.
• Manage interdependencies and plan sequencing.
• Provide leadership of the Places Program and placemaking approaches.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Place-based planning

Urban renewal

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Urban design

Education

Urban planning

Urban design

Architecture

Project management

Public policy

Job description

• Join the Strategic Projects and Placesteam

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

At Hume, we value collaboration, innovation, accountability and a commitment to achieving great outcomes for our community.

Our Strategic Projects and Places team is responsible for shaping some of Hume's most significant projects and precincts. We bring together planning, infrastructure, placemaking and partnerships to help deliver projects that improve the lives of our residents now and into the future.

The Integrated Projects Coordinator leads the planning, coordination and delivery readiness of Hume City Council's major precincts, strategic places and capital projects.

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Projects and Places, this role is responsible for ensuring Council's projects, infrastructure investments and strategic initiatives contribute to well-planned, connected and high-quality places. The position provides leadership across precinct planning, project development and placemaking, helping guide projects from strategic planning through to delivery.

Working across Council and with external stakeholders, the Coordinator will oversee integrated planning processes, manage project interdependencies and support consistent, place-based outcomes across Hume's growth areas, activity centres and strategic precincts.

This role also provides leadership of Hume's Places Program and manages a multidisciplinary team focused on planning, urban design, placemaking and project development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead integrated planning and coordination across Council's major precincts, strategic projects and place-based initiatives.
• Oversee the development of master plans, place frameworks and project pipelines that support Council's long-term strategic objectives.
• Coordinate project definition and delivery readiness activities for strategic capital projects and precinct initiatives.
• Ensure project sequencing, interdependencies and cumulative impacts are considered in planning and decision making.
• Provide leadership and oversight of Hume's Places Program and place-based planning approach.
• Champion high-quality urban design, public realm and placemaking outcomes across Council projects.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, developers, consultants and community representatives.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and opportunities across the integrated projects portfolio.
• Provide strategic advice, reports and briefings to senior leadership, Councillors and external partners.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• High -level professional judgement in balancing place outcomes, delivery constraints and organisational priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in place-based planning, precinct development, urban renewal or major project delivery, including developing strategic plans and master plans.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to adapt to fast paced changing environment.
• Experience leading complex projects, managing multiple stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Project Management, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Current Driver Licence.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.

For any queries, please contact us at *******@hume.vic.gov.au.