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Strategic Project Management Lead (Internal Applicants Only)

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6800915

Please note, we will only be accepting applications from current Nillumbik Shire Council employees

  • Permanent full-time position
  • Band 7 salary

About the role

We are seeking a project manager leader and specialist to drive operational improvement in project management and delivery.

This newly created position will provide expert guidance to drive and deliver cross-organisational improvement initiatives across the Operations and Planning, Environment & Strategy directorates.

It will focus on embedding Capital Works project management and delivery and Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) principles, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, promoting accountability, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

The position will also support the integration of sustainability, service culture enhancement, and Climate Action Plan objectives into planning and delivery of projects, ensuring quality, value and alignment with Council's strategic goals.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide high quality specialist advice, analysis, and recommendations to the Chief Operating Officer, and to teams across the Operations and Planning, Environment & Strategy directorates.
  • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and strategic plans pertaining to these directorates, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
  • Represent Council in an advisory capacity on relevant internal and external working groups and committees.
  • Advice provided to the Chief Operating Officer is relied upon for guidance and part-justification for adopting particular policies, which may have substantial impact upon the organisation and/or community.
  • Analyse complex data, identifying trends, and report finding to identify improvements, and solve complex problems across project management practices.
  • Proactively investigate industry trends and evolving project methodologies to continually learn and improve project management across Council.
  • Operate with a high degree of professional independence within agreed priorities, frameworks and policies.

What we are looking for

  • Proven success in applying project management methodologies to effectively manage the delivery of services, across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, project management, and continuous improvement in service delivery, working on projects in multi-disciplinary teams within a local government, or similar complex organisation.
  • A track record of exceptional relationship development, communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with customers, stakeholders and Council staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with stakeholders (e.g. Councillors, members of the public, service users, employees and other organisations) in order to achieve Council objectives.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description. For any confidential enquiries, please contact Claire Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer on 0498 871 762. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Sunday 31 August 2025

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Applications Close: 31 Aug 2025

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Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.