Strategic Projects & Placemaking Lead

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

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