• Senior Officer Contract
• Full time, however part time will be considered
• Flexible working options available | Hybrid work environment

Glen Eira City Council is seeking an experienced Manager to lead a diverse and high‑impact portfolio spanning environmental stewardship, asset strategy and major capital delivery. This is a senior leadership role with genuine opportunity to shape outcomes for the organisation, the community and future generations.

About the role

Reporting to the Director Sustainability, Assets and Leisure, you will lead a broad and multidisciplinary department responsible for Council’s sustainability agenda, asset management strategy and capital works delivery.

You will provide clear strategic direction, strong operational leadership and a focus on delivery, while continuing to strengthen a positive, high‑performing and values‑driven team culture. As an enterprise leader, you will work closely across Council and with external partners to ensure sustainability and asset decisions are embedded into everything we do.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading the development and delivery of Council’s sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate response initiatives
• Overseeing strategic asset management, lifecycle planning and the delivery of major capital works and renewals programs
• Providing high‑level advice to the Executive, Councillors and governance committees on complex, sensitive and strategic matters
• Driving strong service performance, governance, risk management and continuous improvement across the portfolio
• Managing significant budgets, resources and business planning to ensure value for money and long‑term sustainability
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government partners, contractors and the community
• Leading, coaching and developing senior leaders to build capability, accountability and a strong team culture

About you

You’re a strategic and delivery-focused people leader who knows that strong culture underpins strong delivery. You lead with clarity and empathy, empower your leaders to perform at their best, and create an environment where accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement thrive.

You bring an enterprise mindset, balancing operational demands with long term strategic thinking, and are comfortable making complex decisions in a political and fastp aced environment. With well developed critical thinking skills, you can navigate competing priorities while keeping a clear focus on outcomes for the organisation and community

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams within a complex or political environment
• A proven ability to strengthen team culture, build trust and inspire high performance
• Strong operational and strategic capability, with the ability to translate policy, strategy and legislation into tangible outcomes
• A delivery mindset, with experience overseeing significant programs, projects, budgets and contracts
• Well developed critical thinking and problem solving skills, with sound judgement and emotional intelligence
• The ability to operate as an enterprise leader, collaborating across organisational boundaries for shared outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Why join us?

• At Glen Eira City Council, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape the future of our community
• A genuine hybrid working environment, with tailored work-from-home flexibility to accommodate your needs and responsibilities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary and benefits, and future opportunities for professional growth and development
• A commitment to strong climate action, inclusive leadership and creating a workplace where people feel supported, challenged and proud of the work they do
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, creativity, and innovation

Interview information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews commencing from Friday 17 April 2026.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Evidence of right to work in Australia

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. 

Position Description

Manager Sustainability and Assets - Position Description.pdf

Apply NOW!

All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:

• Attach your resume
• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)

Closing date: 21 April 2026 at 11.55pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Niall McDonagh, Director Sustainability Assets and Leisure, at NMcDonagh@gleneira.vic.gov.au