• Permanent full-time opportunity
• $138,183 - $155,523 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Super
• Provide exceptional leadership and strategic support
• Excellent employee benefits

We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

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 of 1800+ team members 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 #teammelbourne

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne

The primary purpose of this position is to inspire and guide a high performing team in addressing affordable housing issues, while efficiently executing the five core objectives outlined in the Affordable Housing Strategy. Additionally, this role will focus on enhancing the City of Melbourne’s internal capabilities, advocating with key stakeholders, and effectively identifying opportunities to bolster the availability of affordable housing throughout the municipality.

The role requires a sound understanding of City of Melbourne’s important stakeholder relationships and the ability to influence those relationships to achieve positive outcomes. Your adaptability will be well regarded, as this is a dynamic position within a small hard-working team.

The team will deliver Council’s endorsed Affordable Housing Strategy, connect housing experts and agencies, enable innovative housing delivery through collaboration and lead a creative and visible program to reduce homelessness in the city and ensure key workers have access to safe, secure, sustainable and high quality homes in the City of Melbourne

Homes Melbourne will strive to ensure people have access to safe, high-quality housing, close to jobs and services to ensure Melbourne is safe and inclusive, accessible and affordable, and economically prosperous into the future.

What you will bring (Selection criteria)

All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and City of Melbourne’s ICAREvalues – Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence;

You will bring (selection criteria) …

• Qualification to degree level in urban planning or eligibility for affiliate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve high performance outcomes with coaching skills to develop team capabilities, team cohesion and the ability to effectively manage conflict and under performance.
• Proven experience in influencing and establishing partnerships with managers and staff at all levels across the organisation, developing and managing productive relationships to promote successful policy outcomes, and manage change.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage and maintain business plans and associated budgetary and financial management requirements.
• Proven experience effectively managing issues within a highly political and complex environment.
• Substantial experience in strategic and operational planning and policy development with a high level analytical and conceptual capability, and ability to devise innovative and practical recommendations to resolve issues and progress affordable housing goals in accordance with relevant legislation.

What we can offer you at City of Melbourne

Our leaders are core to realising our vision of a leading organisation for a leading city. CoM leaders drive a workplace that is stimulating, constructive, flexible, diverse and inclusive and enables achievement of high quality outcomes for the Council, customers and our community. We recognise that a constructive culture brings out the best in our people. We strive to meet the demands of our employees’ professional lives while they can accomplish their priorities outside of work and have a positive work life balance

• Attractive Remuneration & Benefit: Competitive pay package, salary packaging options, leave entitlements; including up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental leave, study assistance
• Career and leadership development programs: Be part of a collaborative, and forward-thinking organisation offering a chance to contribute, lead and mentor
• Flexible Working: Flexible working hours, Work From Home and ADO options available
• CoM for You: Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits program

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted through the City of Melbourne Careers portal.