(Closed) Manager Strategic Planning and Principal Strategic Planner – Infrastructure and Contributions

Manager Strategic Planning (Infrastructure & Contributions) and Principal Strategic Planner (Infrastructure & Contributions).  Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.  At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.  Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne.  This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing team that delivers locally and is recognised internationally. Planned Resources are working with the City of Melbourne to appoint a Manager Strategic Planning (Infrastructure & Contributions) and a Principal Strategic Planner (Infrastructure & Contributions) within the City Strategy branch. We work to shape and deliver a vision for Melbourne as a global city, guiding the next generation of Melbourne’s growth to continue to be a bold, inspirational, and sustainable city. These roles will lead the City of Melbourne’s strategic approach to infrastructure planning, funding and delivery within a globally competitive capital city environment. Proactively identifying, planning for, and delivering on the municipality’s longer term infrastructure needs. This includes leading and overseeing the establishment, management and delivery of development and infrastructure contribution plans. Manager Strategic Planning (Infrastructure & Contributions) – up to $158,633 + 11.5% super Reporting to the Director City Strategy, this is a key management role.  You will be the figurehead for all aspects of infrastructure planning and funding across council, including being accountable for providing expert level advice to councils Executive and councillors as well as working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure a cohesive “One CoM” approach to Infrastructure Planning. As one of our people leaders, you will guide and invest in our people and team culture. Ensuring the team has what they need to be their best and encouraging open, clear and constructive communication. You will effectively manage business operations including budgets and resourcing, and oversee management of projects from inception to completion, while cultivating a constructive high performing culture. Principal Strategic Planner (Infrastructure & Contributions) – $118, 141 to $132,292 +super A subject matter expert on DCP’s and ICP’s you will bring your prior experience and knowledge into a dynamic capital city context. You will take initiative, utilise innovative thinking, and collaborate to lead projects. Establishing contemporary approaches to funding mechanisms for urban renewal precincts and masterplans through to municipal wide infrastructure planning. As well as leading specific projects your role will also be to collaborate across the organisation to establish robust policies and procedures for DCP/ICP Management within the council. Keen to make a lasting impact for a leading city? For a confidential discussion on either role and/or a copy of the PD please contact Planned Resources on: Russell Locke – – Leo Liemesak – – Application closing date: 16th August 2024 City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check.  For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best.  As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.