Integrated Projects Coordinator

Hume City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hume City Council is seeking an Integrated Projects Coordinator to lead planning and delivery across major precincts and capital projects in Melbourne. The role reports to the Manager Strategic Projects and Places and focuses on ensuring place-based outcomes and high-quality public realm across growth areas.

You will oversee integrated planning, master plans and project pipelines, coordinating across internal teams and external partners to deliver strategic investment and placemaking initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in place-based planning or major project delivery.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated planning across Council's major precincts and capital projects.
• Develop master plans and project pipelines aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate definition and delivery readiness for strategic capital projects and precinct initiatives.
• Ensure planning accounts for interdependencies and cumulative impacts.
• Provide leadership of the Places Program and placemaking activities.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, developers and community representatives.

Skills

Place-based planning

Stakeholder engagement

Urban design

Project management

Communication

Education

Urban planning / architecture related degree

Job description

• Compensation: from AUD 126,861.28 - yearly

Job Description

• Permanent Full Time
• $126,861.28
• 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.

Additional Information

Our Strategic Projects and Places Department leads some of Council's most significant projects and precinct initiatives, helping to shape the future of Hume through integrated planning, partnerships and project development.