Executive Director City Futures

• Redesigned ELT to support a diverse and thriving community
• Lead land use, economic and environmental excellence
• Join a contemporary, innovative and future focused Council

Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities? Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation poised to embark on an exciting era of change, under the guidance of new CEO, Jacqui Weatherill. Home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population that contributes to a rich cultural tapestry.

Following an organisational review, Greater Dandenong is realigning how it works to deliver outcomes focused on community, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. This exciting journey of transformation will help shape the future of Greater Dandenong while enhancing the well-being of our diverse and expanding population.

Reporting directly to the newly appointed CEO, the Executive Director City Futures will lead the Council to achieve significant investment, economic growth and ensure excellence in across planning and infrastructure for the municipality. Leading a significant portfolio including Strategic and Environmental Planning, Building Services and Public Health as well as Engineering and Infrastructure Activities, Major Projects, Business Revitalisation, Economic Development, and Business Networking, this role will be dedicated to fostering a clear focus on building partnerships both within and outside the organisation to develop and realise the Council's long-term goals and objectives.

As home to the strongest manufacturing hub in Victoria, this council is already home to businesses at the forefront of several groundbreaking projects, both in progress and up and coming, some of which include electric vehicles, robotics, AI, and hydrogen infrastructure, which are key to the uplift of clean manufacturing in Australia. Greater Dandenong is also a leading council in climate change and sustainability planning and strategy. In this pivotal role, you'll be steering crucial initiatives in collaboration with prominent, state, national and international stakeholders in building on this council’s strengths in those areas.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, Greater Dandenong City Council is seeking applications from executive leaders who are politically astute and who can demonstrate contemporary and strategic leadership, together with a customer-centric attitude, and strong cultural values. You will bring proven experience leading transformation projects, uplifting technical capability and embedding sector leading practices. You have a proven track record leading and empowering multi-disciplinary staff, fostering a positive and motivated workplace culture, and building high-performing teams who take initiative, who are held in high regard across the organisation and who are excited to work under and be guided by your leadership. With a background in engineering, planning, investment, or infrastructure, you demonstrate a track record of successfully developing and delivering significant programs and projects and working across complex stakeholder landscapes.

Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, Culture, Country and waters.