Chief Engineer and Major Projects (Deputy Director) Work type: Contract Full Time
Department: City Futures
Newly created Chief Engineer and Major Projects (Deputy Director) role Join a contemporary, innovative and future-focused Council Join a Senior Leadership team to support a diverse and thriving community Are you ready to be a part of an exciting and transformative journey in the heart of one of Australia's most culturally diverse and thriving communities?
Greater Dandenong City Council is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation poised to embark on an exciting era of change.
Home to Melbourne's second-largest urban centre and a pivotal hub for manufacturing, retail, and commerce in the State, Greater Dandenong boasts exceptional character and a vibrant, multicultural population.
The Deputy Director Engineering and Major Projects holds a critical leadership role in this diverse local council, reporting to the Executive Director City Futures.
This position is responsible for supervising infrastructure, transport, civil development engineering, and significant capital projects across the municipality.
This role is pivotal in shaping the Council's growth by leading a strategic team focused on project management and engineering, ensuring compliance with statutory engineering requirements, and maintaining excellence in project management.
In this key leadership role, you will contribute to many groundbreaking projects, including the rejuvenation of the Dandenong Markets and the upgrade of the Dandenong Oasis.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, Greater Dandenong City Council is seeking applications from senior leaders who are politically astute and demonstrate contemporary and strategic leadership, a customer-first attitude, and strong cultural values.
You will bring proven experience leading transformation projects, uplifting technical capability, and embedding sector-leading practices.
You have a proven track record leading and empowering multi-disciplinary staff, fostering a positive and motivated workplace culture, and building high-performing teams.
You will be a registered professional engineer and have a demonstrated ability to lead Project Management and embed best practice procurement processes.
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
We recognise and respect their continuing connections to climate, culture, country, and waters.
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