General Manager - Infrastructure & Amenity

Location: melbourne
Salary: Competitive Salary Package
Job Type: permanent
Contact: David Braham
General Manager, Infrastructure & Amenity 
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.  At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.   

Reporting directly to the CEO and responsible for the City of Melbourne’s most iconic, innovative and complex projects, this key member of the ELT will provide strategic advice to Council, CEO and Directors overseeing a portfolio of projects and capital works across more than $3.5 billion worth of infrastructure assets, as well managing a significant commercial property portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading a diverse, cross functional team
  • Effective oversight of a complex range of major projects and capital works, including the Greenline Project and Queen Victoria Market Renewal Project
  • Leading project delivery within agreed timelines and budgets while factoring in the implications of major disruptions across the City
  • Ensure appropriate governance, controls and reporting is established to maintain oversight and effective communications with stakeholder groups including the publics’ perception
  • Liaising with the community on key strategic capital programs and initiatives
  • Ensuring CoM continues to win design excellence awards for urban design, landscape architecture, architecture and industrial design
  • Effective commercial asset management of a multi-billion dollar property portfolio including leasing, acquisition, divestment and maintenance
  • Champion collaboration across the organisation and all departments to ensure effective delivery of outcomes
 
About you:
You bring an impressive portfolio of successful projects – big, small, diverse and for community. You are a seasoned thought and people leader with exceptional technical skills and business acumen, ready to make a difference and feel connected to your work through real tangible community outcomes.
You will be able to demonstrate:
  • Extensive experience in the provision of capital works, infrastructure design and asset management gained from within the government sector
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills; acts as an advisor to the CEO, peers, community and Councillors
  • Deep knowledge of relevant frameworks, statutory obligations and legislation
  • Proven capacity to successfully lead and deliver large scale projects in a highly complex environment
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (engineering or similar)
 
If this sounds like you, please apply – we’d love to hear from you. The City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from experienced leaders who hold our values and have a commitment to empower a workforce where people feel connected, safe and supported so that they can be at their best and deliver great outcomes for the community. 
For more information about this exciting, career defining role, please click the apply button or contact David Braham on 03 8613 3533.

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