Description Full Time New Leadership Role Based at our Operations Centre in Box Hill South 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 Coordinator Capital Program and Asset Management will provide expert strategic and technical leadership of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the direction, decision-making, planning and reporting of the City’s $2.412 billion infrastructure asset portfolio through a $845 million ten year capital works program, The role blends the disciplines of strategic asset management, capital works program management, and project management, ensuring that Council’s infrastructure investments are aligned, deliverable, value-driven, prioritised and reported. Through forensic asset data analysis, the Coordinator will translate complex information into meaningful insights and tactical asset renewal plans that drive informed and sustainable capital investment decisions. This position is responsible for the Asset Plan and associated asset strategies and Asset Management Plans and translating the asset requirements into the Capital Works Program for consideration by Council. The Coordinator will see that the Capital Program and Asset Management team pursues collaboration with other departments, values stakeholder and community consultation. With a focus on collaboration, the Coordinator will provide the Executive, Councillors, and community clear visibility of future work programs, project delivery, and reporting. About you: To be considered for this position you will have: Tertiary qualifications in at least one or more disciplines in Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management or related aligned skills area. Knowledge and experience in Local Government workings, legislation and areas of industry expertise. Demonstrated Strategic and Technical Leadership Proven ability to provide strategic direction and technical leadership in the planning and delivery of capital works and strategic asset management within a complex local government or similar environment. Demonstrated success in translating asset data into tactical and measurable outcomes. Expertise in Capital Program Oversight and Project Reporting Extensive experience in budgeting, modelling, and reporting for large-scale infrastructure or capital works programs. Proven ability to manage financial risks, ensure accountability, and apply sound business and asset management principles to long-term investment planning. 5. Comprehensive Knowledge of Project and Asset Management Systems Thorough understanding of project management frameworks, systems, and tools used to support program delivery and performance monitoring. Demonstrated capacity to coordinate complex data systems, apply analytical insight, manage asset revaluation processes and drive continuous improvement in project governance. Highly Developed Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Skills Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including Executive, Councillors, community members, consultants, and contractors. Proven capacity to prepare and present clear, evidence-based reports and deliver meaningful insights to inform decision-making. Strong Leadership and People Management Capability Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams to achieve organisational and project objectives. Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that promotes innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Advanced Analytical and Data-Driven Decision-Making Skills Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex asset and financial data to inform evidence-based decisions. Demonstrated experience applying forensic data analysis to guide prioritisation, resource allocation, and performance reporting. 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 Leigh Morris on 9262 7666. 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 Capital Program and Asset Management 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
