Employment Details
Full Time, Parental Leave Position – July 2026 to March 2027. Band 8 – Salary Range $127,546 to $142,788 per annum + 12% Super + ADO. Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.
Why Join Melton City Council?
Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward‐thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered. As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence, delivering high‐quality services, promoting lifelong learning and championing health and wellbeing across our municipality.
Position Overview
Melton City Council seeks a fixed‐term full‐time Coordinator to lead the Amenity Protection Unit within the Community Safety Department. This senior leadership role ensures the unit responds to community needs and enhances customer experience through diverse services aimed at improving safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate delivery of Council services related to Parking, Local Laws, Litter Prevention, Fire Prevention and School Crossings.
* Develop and implement innovative models of service to enhance safety and amenity.
* Input into strategy and lead development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and guidelines to support community needs, Council priorities and relevant legislation.
* Manage the School Crossing Supervisor programme, which may include outside‐hour availability for roster purposes.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
* Relevant tertiary qualification and further formal qualifications within the field of expertise.
* Experience leading or developing high‐performing teams.
* Ability to undertake high‐level problem‐solving, including identification and analysis of options and implementation strategies related to the service.
* Ability to think strategically and provide input into strategic planning and direction of the service.
* Demonstrated leadership skills in team building, coaching and mentoring staff.
* Current valid Victorian Driver's Licence.
* Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.
Culture and Values
Our vision for our community is to be: \"A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all\". Our values are Motivate, Empower, Lead, Trust, Open and Nurture.
Benefits
* 13 ADOs (Accrued Day Off) per year*
* 5 weeks annual leave*
* Genuine Flexible work options
* Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs
* Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits
* 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*
* 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*
* Wellbeing initiatives
* Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed‐term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.
How To Apply
If you require further information about the position, please contact Alistair Miller, Senior Advisor Community Safety 9743 0462.
Applications must include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise.
To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and undertake pre‐employment requirements including a satisfactory criminal history record check and compliance with public health orders.
We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 28 May 2026.
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