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Area Leader Construction and Development Services

Wyndham City Council
Werribee, VIC
A$130,000-$140,000 p/a
Construction → Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 3 days ago


Multiple Positions
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Hours per week: 38
Remuneration: Band 8 salary from $132,607.76 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: Werribee based

About the role
We are entering an exciting period of change within the Facilities, Fleet & Depot Stores department, as we continue to develop to meet the strategic and operational needs of our growing municipality. This transformation is about people, purpose, and progress, and we are recruiting a diverse range of roles to the department - building a team that is passionate about service excellence, operational uplift, and meaningful change.

We’re looking for individuals who are not only skilled in their field, but who thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated by the opportunity to make a real and positive impact.

We have two opportunities, reporting to the Coordinator Construction and Development Services, for a Area Leader (Brownfields) and Area Leader (Greenfields), who lead on operational delivery of Council’s capital works programs, providing day-to-day leadership, coordination, and professional support to a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers.

You will ensure infrastructure and facilities projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards while fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture. This role also supports resource management, program-level oversight, risk management, financial accountability, and long-term infrastructure investment planning.

Working within the Construction and Development Services Unit in the Facilities, Fleet & Depot Stores Department of the City Operations Directorate, you will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement in project management capability, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery for the community.

This position may require occasional weekend, public holiday, and after-hours work, as well as travel across the municipality.

What your day will look like

Lead, mentor, and supervise Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to ensure effective delivery of capital works projects

Oversee operational leadership across capital works programs, including project milestones, resource planning, and reporting

Ensure compliance with codes, scope, budget, time, and quality standards, escalating issues where necessary

Manage financial activities including budget preparation, forecasting, and cost control

Oversee preparation and quality control of project documentation from design to delivery including contracts, tenders, and contractor performance reports

Promote strong stakeholder engagement and communication to minimise disruptions and maximise community benefit

Drive continuous improvement in project management systems, processes, and governance

What you will bring

Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline

Extensive experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in a public sector, consulting, or construction environment

Proven leadership skills in managing and developing multidisciplinary project teams

Strong financial, contract administration, risk management, and WHS compliance knowledge

High-level proficiency in project management systems

Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills

Understanding of long-term asset planning and infrastructure investment strategies

Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, Construction Induction (White) Card, and Working with Children Check

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 31 August 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Ryan Foote, Manager Facilities & Capital Delivery on [email protected]

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via [email protected] or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.


About Wyndham City Council

Point Cook, VIC, Australia
Administration & Office Support

Wyndham has experienced the largest and fastest growth in all Victorian local government areas and is the third fastest growing in Australia. Its estimated residential population set to exceed 245,000 people by 2021.

Spanning 542 square kilometres on a coastal plain on the western fringe of Melbourne, the City is home to a diversity of sectors: strong industrial and technology districts, two major retail precincts, intensive vegetable growing areas and grazing lands.

Key tourism and open space attractions such as the Werribee Park Mansion, Victoria's Open Range Zoo at Werribee, the State Equestrian Centre, the Point Cook Homestead and the Point Cook RAAF Museum surround the expansive urban area

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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