Synopsis
* Permanent Full Time Opportunity
* $99,022- $111, % Super
* Employee Discount Programme
About The Role
The Program Delivery Coordinator sits within the Creative Melbourne branch and offers an exciting opportunity to help bring Melbourne's streets, laneways and public spaces to life through the delivery of vibrant place-based programs and activations.
This role plays a key part in turning strategy into action by coordinating the delivery of place activation initiatives that create memorable experiences, strengthen local precincts, and contribute to a more lively, inclusive and economically active city.
Working closely with the Place Activation Lead and program teams, you'll help deliver both long-term and tactical activations across Melbourne, including street trading, markets, outdoor dining, kiosks, busking, street gardens and precinct-based initiatives.
A Little More About The Role
* Coordinate the end-to-end delivery of place activation programs and projects, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard
* Support the implementation and improvement of existing and new place activation programs including street trading, markets, kiosks, outdoor dining, busking and street-based activations
* Manage day-to-day project delivery, including timelines, approvals, permits, budgets and stakeholder coordination
* Monitor, evaluate and report on activation outcomes, identifying improvements to strengthen future programs
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the
heart
of it all is the
City of Melbourne
– a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of
Team Melbourne
, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it's your chance to
make a real impact
, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About You
* Highly organised, with a strong eye for detail and follow-through
* Comfortable working with traders, artists, community groups and government stakeholders
* Confident navigating approvals, permits and operational requirements
What Your Experience Might Look Like
* Experience delivering place activation, placemaking, or public realm programs in a local government, cultural or urban environment
* Demonstrated project and program delivery skills, including managing timelines, budgets, competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
* Strong stakeholder engagement experience, contributing to co-designed projects with businesses, community groups and internal teams
* Experience working with permits, approvals, compliance or statutory requirements to enable successful project delivery
* Experience coordinating EOIs, grants, budgets or program evaluations to support delivery and continuous improvement
Benefits Of Working With Us
* Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
* Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
* Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
* Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How To Apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role As part of your application, you will be required to:
* Attach your updated resume
* Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
A few important things to note – don't miss out
* Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
* Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
* We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact
Josh Newton – Place Activation Lead
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Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.