Lead Strategic Community Development A rare opportunity to shape the future of Melbourne, one of the world's most liveable cities. As a strategic community development leader, you'll drive the planning and implementation of recreation infrastructure across the municipality, focusing on urban renewal and community spaces. This is a pivotal role in delivering vibrant, active places that enhance wellbeing for generations to come. You'll lead the strategic direction and long-term planning of recreation infrastructure, championing major capital works and planning inclusive facilities. The City of Melbourne's Community and City Services Division prioritizes placing people and community at the heart of its work. Through high-quality information, services, programs, and spaces, it supports strong, connected, and engaged communities with tools to thrive. Within the Division, the Libraries, Recreation and Waterways Branch delivers inclusive facilities, services, and programs promoting active, healthy living. The strategic community development leader holds a specialist role as the primary expert in recreation strategic planning, shaping renewal and redevelopment of existing infrastructure to meet diverse population needs. You will oversee short and long-term capital works planning and manage delivery of major capital works projects, providing strategic leadership to a team of professionals. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is crucial, ensuring planning and operational decisions are informed, innovative, and capable of meeting demands for Libraries, Recreation and Waterways services. Key Responsibilities: