The City of Melton is growing faster than almost anywhere in the country, with new suburbs, roads, sports precincts, community centres and open spaces being planned and built each year. Behind that growth sits an annual capital delivery program of more than $200m a year, requiring an experienced leader to manage the Capital Delivery Team and work closely across the organisation to ensure continuous improvement in delivery performance.

Council has an established Project Management Framework and EPMO to embed project governance, reporting, and delivery standards across the Capital Delivery portfolio, supporting consistent and effective project execution.

The role
Reporting to the Director City Delivery, you will lead Council's Capital Delivery team in planning and delivering a program of 200+ projects annually. These cover transport, recreation, open space, and community infrastructure. You will:

- Oversee the full project delivery lifecycle, from pre-planning, design, procurement, construction and handover.
- Work in partnership with the EPMO to implement and embed project governance, reporting, and delivery standards across the Capital Delivery portfolio, supporting consistent and effective project execution.
- Strengthen project governance, forecasting and executive reporting under Council's Project Management Framework.
- Lead, coach and grow a capable team, maintaining and nurturing a high level of performance and a positive culture.
- Advise the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on investment, risk and delivery performance.
- Prepare and manage the department budget and drive a strong safety culture across staff and contractors.

About you




You are an experienced capital works leader, with a proven track record in delivery of large capital works programs and who combines delivery discipline with sound political judgement, exceptional people leadership and stakeholder engagement. You will bring:

- A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, urban design, town planning, recreational planning or a related field.
- Substantial experience delivering capital works across feasibility, pre-planning, design and construction, ideally in or for the public sector.
- Proven senior leadership of project management across a medium or large organisation.
- A track record of building high-performing teams and influencing key decisions.
- Solid financial, operational and project planning capability.
- The ability to work confidently with elected officials in a complex, political environment.

How to apply
To obtain a copy of the candidate pack, copy and paste https://tinyurl.com/Melton-Capital-Delivery into your browser or contact Charlie Cole on ••••@camdensearch.com.au with any specific questions. Applications close on Thursday 26th November and should include your CV and a cover letter that broadly addresses your suitability for the role. All applications and enquiries will be treated with strict confidence. Third party or direct applications will be forwarded to Camden Search.

Melton City Council is a child safe organisation. The successful candidate will need to complete a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

📌 Manager Capital Delivery, Melton City Council
🏢 Camden Search
📍 Melton