Career Opportunities: Team Leader Asset Protection Permits ******)
Team Leader Asset Protection and Permits
Full time, ongoing position
Lead a high-performing asset protection permits team
Protect Council assets and support safe construction outcomes for builders and residents
$117,401 - $131,096 per annum plus Super and RDOs
Ready to lead a team that makes a visible difference? Bring your technical expertise, people leadership and drive for community impact to protect Council assets.
About the role
Lead the team that protects Council assets and keeps development moving safely across Boroondara. Reporting to the Coordinator Asset Protection and Permits, you will oversee the administering of asset protection permits, public authority consents, bond management, vehicle crossovers and more.
This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management, technical advice , regulatory oversight and responsive customer service.
Key responsibilities
You will lead, coach and support a specialist team to deliver efficient, consistent and customer-focused services.
You will oversee asset protection permitting to ensure decisions are high-quality, accurate, consistent and timely.
You will provide clear advice on complex permit and infrastructure matters, including traffic management, work zones, road openings, vehicle crossings and legal point of discharge.
You will manage service performance, resources and escalations while building strong relationships with contractors, developers, public authorities and internal teams.
You will drive practical improvements that lift efficiency, reduce risk and strengthen the customer experience.
About you
You are a confident people leader who brings out the best in others. You communicate clearly, build trust quickly and stay focused on practical outcomes.




You can interpret complex issues, make sound decisions and balance customer needs with legislative, technical and community outcomes.
You will have strong digital capability and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to quickly use systems and improve operational service efficiency.
Experience in asset protection, permits, infrastructure, local government, building, construction or a related regulatory field will be highly regarded.
Why work with us?
At Boroondara, your work has purpose. You will join a supportive team that values collaboration, integrity and innovation while helping protect the assets and places our community relies on every day.
Employment Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Building, Local Government, Business or a related discipline coupled with subsequent relevant experience, or a less formal qualification with extensive relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, including but not limited to performance management, mentoring, training and workforce planning.
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with and the ability to deal effectively with property owners, builders and developers in an assertive, confident but respectful manner to gain cooperation in complying with local laws, permits, consents and bond conditions.
Traffic Management Plan (TMP)



training and/or experience assessing Traffic Management Plans within a regulatory, construction or local government environment is highly regarded.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check, hold a current Victorian drivers' licence and hold a valid Working with Children Check.
Applications close on Tuesday 29 September **** at 11:59pm.
We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using your recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on ************** or to allow us to help in any way we can.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it's a excellent time to join Boroondara!
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📌 Team Leader Asset Protection And Permits (Melbourne)
🏢 City of Boroondara
📍 Melbourne