Job Description

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

Find out more about City of Greater Dandenong at https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role leads the delivery of key community services across Parking Compliance, Local Laws, Animal Control and School Crossings. Leading highly skilled direct reports and an overall team of 120+ staff, this key role will provide strong management support to the Executive Director, the broader Executive team, CEO and Councillors, acting as an advocate for high quality, best practice services across the municipality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the Department and its resources to deliver quality, effective, responsive and efficient customer focused services, supporting the Council as a high performing, organisation that partners with community
• Develop, implement, and manage programs and projects that protect, enhance and develop the City’s services
• Embed a proactive, preventative and educational focus that emphasises the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, while meeting statutory responsibilities
• Promote a collaborative and high performing culture, supporting and driving efficiencies to deliver service excellence
• Provide leadership in and influence on the delivery and maintenance of high levels of amenity in the public realm
• Develop and maintain a key emphasis on continuous improvement and the application of contemporary, Best Value principles in the design, implementation and management

This position will also be required to undertake roles and activities related to Emergency Management in preparation for and during times of crisis and is generally also appointed to the role of Municipal Fire Prevention Officer under delegation by the CEO.

Candidates will bring appropriate tertiary qualifications in the Regulatory Compliance field, substantial senior level experience in areas of relevance to this portfolio, highly developed analytical and conceptual skills and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of sound community engagement and amenity. Of critical importance will be the ability to contribute to the overall constructive culture of the organisation, with a genuine commitment to embedding the organisation’s values across the team and across Council.

Candidates will bring demonstrated strategic ability, well-developed people leadership skills and a proven ability to develop and proactively implement Council’s strategies, policies and programs to ensure that service delivery remains contemporary and fit for purpose for the municipality. A motivation to drive change and the ability to maintain a high standard of personal and professional integrity in a political environment will position the incumbent well for success in this highly rewarding and impactful role.

Download the PD by copying and pasting https://tinyurl.com/249nhtcf into your browser, or contact Charlie Cole at charlie@camdensearch.com.au for a confidential discussion. Applications close on Sunday 29th June and all enquiries will be treated with absolute confidence. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Camden Search.