City Development Project Lead

About the role

Melton City Council is creating a brand-new full-time fixed-term position (24-month contract) as City Development Project Lead. The role leads, coordinates and delivers continuous improvement initiatives, enhances the customer service experience and improves operational efficiency, covering all aspects of project management to support delivery of recommended audit actions. It reports to the Coordinator Planning Support Services and works closely with the leadership team, internal stakeholders and service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor project schedules, milestones, resources, budgets and deliverables to achieve agreed outcomes within timeframes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, management tools, methodologies and communication materials.
• Coordinate internal resources, subject matter experts, external consultants and service providers.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues, manage scope changes, assess risks and develop contingency plans.
• Coordinate the review, monitoring and implementation of audit actions and recommendations.
• Build stakeholder relationships, set clear project expectations and deliver responsive service to internal and external customers.
• Identify ways to improve customer experience, including updating Council website content for better online information and accessibility.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in business administration, project management or a related field, or significant experience in business administration, performance reporting and project management.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects and a complex workload.
• Experience developing and deploying project best practices, policies, procedures and processes, and implementing change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to liaise orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Able to work independently and within a team, with initiative and sound judgement.
• Legally entitled to work in Australia; pre-employment checks such as a criminal history record check apply.

What we offer

• Salary of $109,825 to $122,758 per year plus 12% superannuation and ADO, depending on skills and experience.
• 13 accrued days off per year, 5 weeks annual leave and genuine flexible work options.
• Career development and leadership programs, access to the GMHBA health plan, wellbeing initiatives and paid parental and secondary carer leave.

Applications close 19 November 2026 and must include a resume and short statements addressing the key selection criteria.