Lead a newly created team delivering vital community and early years infrastructure.

Your new company

Join a progressive inner-Melbourne council committed to delivering inclusive, community-focused infrastructure. This newly created role offers the opportunity to lead a small team and make a tangible impact on the lives of families and children across the municipality.

Your new role

As the Community Facilities Coordinator, you will report directly to a Senior Manager and take ownership of the delivery and coordination of early years and community infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, lease and service agreement management, and compliance with children's services regulations.

You will:

• Lead a team of three (2 FTE) focused on community and early years infrastructure.
• Manage lease and service agreements, condition reports, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects, including kindergartens and family services.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Prepare business cases, project briefs, and funding submissions.
• Monitor budgets and ensure value for council investment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in community infrastructure, early years services, or local government project delivery.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Experience managing contracts, leases, or service agreements.
• A solid understanding of children's services regulations.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to think quickly and communicate persuasively.

What you'll get in return

• A leadership role in a newly created division with strategic influence.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support families and children.
• A collaborative, community-focused team environment.
• A supportive workplace culture with access to a monthly
  Accrued Day Off (ADO).

What you need to do now

If you think this role is for you, apply directly for this role or please contact Kerri Lee on [email protected]

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.