Asset Protection and Construction Management Team Leader

Temporary full-time Position

March 2025 until April 2026 (Parental Leave Coverage)

Banyule City Council is seeking an Asset Protection and Construction Management Team Leader on a temporary full-time basis to play a key role in Municipal Laws and Public Assets team.

The Planning, Building & Laws department comprises of Development Planning, BPi and Municipal Laws & Public Assets. Each team within the department manages an area of approvals, registration and statutory compliance. The Department takes a customer service-driven approach to manage the development of the city, protection of amenity and support to residents, businesses and visitors.

About the Role:

In this role, you will lead and support your team and supervise the resources and operations of the Asset Protection & Construction Management Unit, ensuring professional, efficient, and cost-effective services that align with the Service Plan of Council’s Public Plan objectives, meet industry standards and make sure are delivered safely and on time.

Skills, experience and certificates:

• Tertiary qualifications preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and/ or significant experience in Local Government Construction Industry in a leadership capacity.
• Leadership / supervisory experience managing a team in an enforcement environment and/or Construction environment.
• Experience in understanding of the principles undertaking investigations and the applications of relevant law.
• Local knowledge of roads, related pedestrian and traffic density, buildings in the neighbourhood, and construction requirements for service connections, as well as experience in traffic management legislation, procedures, and requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with expertise in conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, report writing, and supporting staff performance development and goal setting.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of customer service within regulatory environment.

Essentials:

• White Card
• Victorian Driver’s License

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Psychometric Assessment

How to apply:

For more information about this position please view the position description. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Ellie Molinaro Tel: 03 9422 6167 or Justine Busuttil Tel: (03) 9490 4273 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: Monday, 20 January 2025 at 11:45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

We offer:

• Genuine work-life balance and generous leave arrangements
• Monthly and fortnightly RDO (depending on work area and full-time employment)
• Health and well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.