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Strategic Project OfficerHume City Council · Broadmeadows, VIC, au
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Strategic Project Officer

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-04 Broadmeadows, VIC, au Contract Hybrid Government Defence
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,800–A$8,750/mo

About the Company

Hume City Council is one of Melbourne's largest and fastest growing municipalities, serving a diverse community across Melbourne's north. We are committed to shaping connected, prosperous and sustainable communities through strategic planning, infrastructure investment and strong partnerships across government, industry and the community. Our work helps create places where people can live, work, learn and thrive now and into the future. Guided by our values of We're Better, Every Day; We're In It Together; We Show Up; and All for Hume, we foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are empowered to make a meaningful contribution to the future of our city and community.

Responsibilities

  • ● Coordinate the delivery of the Federally funded Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (UPPP) on behalf of the established partnership between City of Whittlesea, Mitchell Shire, Hume City Council, Stockland and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
  • ● Help coordinate the development of the Cloverton MAC Urban Design Framework and supporting investment ready documentation that will guide future planning, advocacy, funding and investment outcomes for this significant growth area.
  • ● Coordinate project activities, stakeholder engagement, workshops, meetings and project reporting across a complex partnership environment.
  • ● Support consultant management, undertake research and analysis, prepare reports and governance documentation, and help ensure project outcomes are delivered on schedule and aligned with project objectives.
  • ● Build productive relationships with councils, government agencies, community organisations, industry partners and consultants, helping bring diverse stakeholders together to support project delivery and informed decision making.

Requirements

  • ● Demonstrated project management and coordination skills, including the ability to deliver projects and initiatives within agreed timeframes and budgets.
  • ● Proven ability to engage and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, community and private sector partners.
  • ● Experience supporting strategic planning, community or stakeholder engagement, and placemaking initiatives.
  • ● Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations and stakeholder communications.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team.
  • ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
  • ● A qualification in project management, business, community development, planning, public policy or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • ● Fixed Term Contract 122,443 per annum plus superannuation