Special projects officer (city of darebin)

38 hours per week, 19-day month – Salary - $97k + Super – Located in Preston with nearby public transport.

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

The Special Projects Officer will lead the management and delivery of the Merri Common and surrounds project. More specifically, they will oversee the planning, design, community engagement, and construction to revitalise and enhance the 4 sites in the project area. They will ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards, while maintaining consistent project management practices and meeting stakeholder requirements. In this position you will:

• Provide expert technical advice on project and contract management to internal and external clients, including addressing land development issues such as contamination and environmental sustainability.
• Procure and thoroughly analyse concepts, detailed plans, drawings, and specifications for building and leisure/parks projects, ensuring compliance with project goals and regulatory standards. Develop comprehensive project reports, including briefs, tenders, regular progress reports, and handover notes, to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver projects within delegated authority, leveraging assistance and support from the line manager as needed to ensure project milestones are met.
• Assist project managers at all levels within Parks & Open Space, and other internal departments, fostering a collaborative and supportive project management environment.

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in building, park infrastructure or engineering, with strong experience in managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively, including financial management, timeline adherence, and quality control.
• Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, and investigation to manage project complexities.
• A commitment to understanding and meeting community needs, and ensuring decisions benefit the community.
• Commitment to achieving positive social and sustainable outcomes throughout the project.

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

Darebin is committed to providing a secure working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.