Description Salary $126k to $140k per annum 12% Superannuation Full Time New Leadership Role 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 a broad asset portfolio and an ambitious Capital Works Program that delivers on Council Plans and Strategies and is underpinned by our Asset Management Strategy. Our projects are delivered through an effective Project Management Framework with support of a project management system. To support this, the Team Leader Civil Projects will provide strategic and technical leadership of a multi-disciplinary team tasked with providing high quality civil engineering and construction services to Council. The Team Leader Civil Projects will see that the team pursues collaboration with other departments, values stakeholder and community consultation. With a focus on collaboration, the Team Leader will contribute to organisational performance, service delivery, and strategic outcomes, ensuring the Civil Projects team are resourced and supported to meet customer service standards and achieve key objectives. About you: To be considered for this position you will have: Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering together with current professional registration under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019. Extensive demonstrated experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects within a public sector, consulting, or construction environment, including the successful supervision of multidisciplinary project teams. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop professional project delivery staff, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture. Strong knowledge of financial management, cost control, risk management, contract administration, and WHS compliance within a capital works environment. Demonstrated capability in operational leadership, including project prioritisation, milestone management, budget control, and program-level oversight. High-level proficiency in project management systems (e.g., Oracle Projects, or similar platforms) and the ability to apply system insights to support operational planning and reporting. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively represent Council in stakeholder engagements, contractor and contract negotiations. Demonstrated understanding of long-term asset planning principles and the ability to contribute to infrastructure investment planning, feasibility studies, and business case development. Well-developed negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills and knowledge of best practice contracting and tendering practices. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, Construction Induction (White) Card, and Working with Children Check are mandatory. 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 Simon Kinsey on 9262 6372. 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 February 2026. Come and join the transformation! Download the Position Description: Team Leader Civil Projects 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
