Greater Dandenong City Council – Dandenong VIC

$130,399 - $146,125 a year

Full time, Casual/Temporary

Hybrid

13d ago , from Greater Dandenong City Council

Band 8 - $130,399 - $146,125perannum (plussuper) Temporary Full Time (until June 2028)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, GreaterDandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population ofover 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's secondlargest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes atDandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturallydiverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 differentbirthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industriesinclude manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade,wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional characterthat offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellentservice to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We investin the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that isrespectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

Reporting tothe Manager Organisational Planning and Strategy the Coordinator StrategicService Planning plays a key role in helping Council deliver high-quality,future-focused services that provide value to the community. This position hasbeen established to support the implementation and continuous improvement ofCouncil's Strategic Service Planning program.

You willlead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council-widestrategic service planning. You will work closely with service owners andstakeholders to design and deliver service reviews, provide expert advice onservice planning methodologies, identify opportunities for innovation andefficiency,



and support evidence-based decision-making. This role will buildorganisational capability through training, coaching and facilitation whilecontributing to Council's long-term strategic objectives and integratedplanning framework.

Aboutyou

- Experienced strategicplanning and continuous improvement professional with strong analytical,project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience leadingservice planning, service design, evaluation and review activities, and canconfidently interpret complex information to provide practical, evidence-basedrecommendations.
- Collaborativerelationship builder who is comfortable working across all levels of anorganisation and facilitating workshops, training sessions and stakeholderdiscussions.
- Strong financialacumen, sound judgement and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for theorganisation and community.
- Qualifications and/orrelevant experience in project management, service model review, financialanalysis or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Please ensure you address the key selection criteriaoutlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing,work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacityassessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce aclear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a nationalpolice check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’),subject to the operation of spent conviction laws.



Please note that people withcriminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position.Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staffthrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as peopleand professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture whichencourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plentyof opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expandingand diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrificechildcare (where available)
- Flexible workingoptions supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning& development programs including study assistance
- Reward &recognition; programs
- Access to our supportand wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club

For moreinformation about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider versatile working arrangementsfor all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applicationsfrom everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age,ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplaceadjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staffmember.

Council is committedto providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting culturalsafety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerancefor child abuse and harm.

If you require any accessor reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, thenplease do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experiencetruly matters to us.

Applications close:5pm,Friday, 7 August 2026

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📌 Coordinator Strategic Service Planning (Dandenong)
🏢 Greater Dandenong City Council
📍 Dandenong