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Manager City Infrastructure Planning - Melton City CouncilAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsMelton City Council is home to one of the most dynamic growth corridors in the country. With an ambitious long-term vision and a strong focus on liveability, Council is committed to delivering strategic infrastructure that supports sustainable development, economic opportunity and outstanding community outcomes.Reporting to the Director City Futures, the Manager City Infrastructure Planning leads a high-performing team responsible for development engineering approvals, Councils long-term capital works investment pipeline, strategic transport planning, and growth area land acquisition. The team plays a pivotal role in shaping the city''s infrastructure response to population growth, ensuring strong alignment across internal departments, developers and State Government stakeholders.This is a rare opportunity to influence both policy and delivery overseeing developer-led, Council-delivered and State-supported infrastructure projects. From early-stage pipeline planning through to budget alignment and land negotiations, the portfolio spans the full infrastructure lifecycle and holds significant organisational impact. The role leads a highly capable team of over 20 staff, including four direct reports, and contributes directly to Councils future service and infrastructure capacity.We are seeking a contemporary leader who brings strategic insight and technical credibility in equal measure. Youll offer a sound understanding of infrastructure planning and delivery, the confidence to lead advocacy efforts, and the emotional intelligence to build trust across multidisciplinary teams. You may have developed your career in local or state government, the broader public sector, or an infrastructure-focused consultancy what matters most is your ability to lead strategically, influence stakeholders, and deliver meaningful outcomes in a complex and fast-growing environment.To view the Position Description for this opportunity, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: more information, please contact Ashley Wilkes, Director at W&Co Search, on 0448 007 653 or [emailprotected]Applications should include a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience. Please note there is no formal closing date applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? What''s your expected annual base salary? Do you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr