Manager State Projects

Comcare (Australian Government); City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Excellent leave entitlements

Career progression

Hybrid working

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking an experienced leader to join the City Projects team as Manager State Projects. You will lead the Council's engagement across Victoria's major infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives, partnering with state agencies and delivery authorities to secure strong community outcomes.

You will provide strategic oversight, governance and high-level advocacy across projects including Metro Tunnel, LXRP and Docklands land transitions, working with senior stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects and urban renewal initiatives.
• Proven ability to engage senior government officials, delivery agencies and stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, governance and program management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead City of Melbourne engagement on State infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance for major projects.
• Build relationships with VIDA, Development Victoria, Major Road Projects Victoria and others.
• Coordinate master project planning and risk management across City divisions.

Skills

Major project delivery

Infrastructure

Government relations

Strategic program management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in planning/engineering/project management/urban development

Job description

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Synopsis:

• Lead Council's engagement on major State infrastructure projects!
• Based in the heart of Melbourne, helping deliver the city’s next chapter..
• Executive Contract

About the role

City of Melbourne is seeking an experienced and influential leader to join our City Projects team as Manager State Projects. Reporting to the Director City Projects, you will lead Council's engagement across some of Victoria's most significant infrastructure and urban renewal projects, including the completion for the Metro Tunnel, West Gate Tunnel, plus Next Generation Tram rollout and Level Crossing Removal Program (LXRP).

In this high-profile role, you will provide strategic oversight, coordination and advocacy to ensure these projects deliver strong outcomes for Melbourne's residents, businesses and visitors. You will also build and maintain key relationships with State Government agencies and delivery authorities on major initiatives including the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, Arden Urban Renewal Precinct, and the transition of land and assets within Docklands.

As Manager State Projects, you will serve as City of Melbourne's senior representative and trusted advisor on major State-led infrastructure initiatives. You will work across all levels of government, delivery agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, effective governance and outstanding urban outcomes.

A little more about the role

• Leading City of Melbourne's engagement with the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA), Development Victoria, Major Road Projects Victoria and other key government partners.
• Acting as the principal point of contact for State agencies on infrastructure projects affecting the municipality.
• Coordinating the development and implementation of a master project plan that guides all City of Melbourne activity relating to State projects.
• Managing complex partnerships and stakeholder relationships to optimise outcomes for the City and community.
• Providing strategic oversight to ensure high-quality urban design, public realm and civic outcomes are achieved and maintained throughout project delivery.
• Leading Council's relationship with Development Victoria regarding the divestment and transition of assets and land within Docklands.
• Facilitating collaboration across Council divisions to ensure coordinated responses, risk management and effective project delivery.

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are a strategic and influential leader with extensive experience navigating complex infrastructure, urban renewal or government environments. Adept at building trusted relationships, you confidently engage with senior stakeholders across government, delivery agencies and industry to drive collaboration, influence outcomes and manage competing priorities.

A strong communicator and problem solver, you bring a track record of leading high-profile projects, providing strategic advice and delivering results in complex and politically sensitive settings. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about shaping vibrant, connected and sustainable cities.

You may also be:

What your experience might look like

• Extensive experience in major project delivery, infrastructure, urban development, government relations or strategic program management.
• Demonstrated success managing relationships with senior government officials, statutory authorities, delivery agencies and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of planning, infrastructure and urban renewal within a complex public sector environment.
• Exceptional negotiation, influencing and partnership-building skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating work across large organisations.
• Highly developed strategic thinking, governance and program management capabilities.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as planning, engineering, project management, urban development or a related field.

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements, and hybrid work-from-home options.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Jason Sigar – Director City Projects, [e-mail]

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.