Team Leader Social Infrastructure Planning

About the role

Cardinia Shire Council, one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities, is seeking a Team Leader to lead community infrastructure planning in a key growth area. The role leads the planning of new greenfield early-years and community facilities, guides long-term investment decisions and oversees a pipeline of collaborative projects, including work with the Department of Education. It is a hybrid position with flexible work options, including a nine-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities

• Lead community infrastructure projects from initiation through to facility activation.
• Implement and evolve the Community Infrastructure Plan, asset renewal planning and facility standards.
• Use research, data and service insights to guide investment, renewal and long-term infrastructure decisions.
• Build partnerships and integrated service models with internal teams, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in social infrastructure planning, with a strong social and urban planning perspective.
• Demonstrated experience across community or early-years infrastructure, service planning and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of kindergarten planning, Best Start and evolving child-safe facility standards.
• Experience developing strategies, policies, planning frameworks, funding submissions and high-quality reports or advice.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities and meet legislative, service and delivery requirements.
• Valid Australian working rights; successful applicants undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals, and some positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

What we offer

• Salary of $109,920 - $132,674 plus superannuation.
• Activity-based and hybrid work model.
• Professional development, including training, education and leadership programs.
• Commitment to sustainability and initiatives supporting employee well-being.

To apply, complete the online application form with a resume and a brief cover letter; applications close on 4 November 2026.