Description Full Time New Leadership Role Exciting Portfolio of Projects At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our organisation focus on: Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery Great Organisational Culture Innovation and Continuous Improvement Good Governance and Integrity Long Term Financial Sustainability The role: Whitehorse City Council has an ambitious Capital Works Program that delivers on Council Plans and Strategies and is underpinned by our Asset Management Strategy. Projects are delivered through an effective Project Management Framework with support of a project management system. The Coordinator Project Delivery is responsible for leading the planning, management, and delivery of a large and diverse portfolio of capital works, including community buildings, sporting facilities, car parks, drainage assets and local roads. The portfolio is complex, with multiple projects running simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring project delivery within budget, scope, and time constraints. The primary purpose of this position is to strategically oversee the Project Delivery portfolio, ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic direction, transformation objectives, and organisational priorities. The Coordinator provides leadership to project teams, encourages collaboration with other departments, values stakeholder and community consultation, supervises construction activities, and manages all aspects of contracts, including negotiation, administration, and resolution of issues. As a member of Council’s leadership team, the Coordinator actively contributes to organisational performance, service delivery, and strategic outcomes, ensuring teams are resourced and supported to meet customer service standards and achieve key objectives. About you: To be considered for this position you will have: Qualifications and Professional Registration Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline, together with current professional registration under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 . Leadership and People Management Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary project delivery teams in a complex and fast-paced environment. Proven ability to motivate staff, manage workloads under pressure, allocate resources effectively, and foster a positive team culture that supports Council’s values and transformation objectives. Strategic Program and Project Delivery Extensive experience in the strategic planning, management, and delivery of diverse capital works programs within budget, scope, and time constraints. Demonstrated ability to apply a structured Project Management Framework and use systems to monitor performance and drive program efficiency. Project and Contract Management Demonstrated experience in project initiation, scoping, concept planning, design, tendering and tender evaluation, supervising construction works, overseeing delivery to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with design specifications. Proven ability to manage contracts end-to-end, including preparation, negotiation, administration, and resolution of issues, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. Proven capability in managing and mitigating project risks. Strong skills in stakeholder management and contractor liaison to achieve successful project outcomes. Organisational Collaboration and Stakeholder Management Proven capability in collaborating within the organisation and with Councillors, engaging with consultants, and consulting the community to deliver successful project outcomes. Highly developed negotiation and consultation skills to manage expectations, resolve issues, and maintain positive working relationships throughout the project lifecycle. Governance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement Highly developed analytical, governance, and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare clear, evidence-based reports, briefs, and presentations for senior management and Council. Demonstrated capacity to identify and implement process improvements that enhance service delivery, compliance, and value for money in a high-demand, time-sensitive environment. Sound understanding and proven experience in working within a project management framework and associated project governance. Values, Integrity, and Organisational Alignment Demonstrated commitment to Whitehorse City Council’s organisational values and behaviours, maintaining professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and adapt effectively to changing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community In return, we will offer: The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community. Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance. An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges. Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience. Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement. Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs. Further Information: Further information is available from Steven White on 9262 6192. To apply, please submit a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and one page statement addressing the selection criteria and what you would bring to the role by 8 March 2026. Come and join the transformation! Download the Position Description: Coordinator Project Delivery City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all. Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments. ABOUT US The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities. Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals! At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include: A welcoming and supportive working environment Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector. Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases. Competitive terms and conditions of employment Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
