Strategic Infrastructure Planner – Buildings and Open Space
- Help us make an impact on sustainability and climate resilience.
- Full time ongoing position with flexible work options
- $106K - $119K per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation
About the team
You will join a dynamic team passionate about sustainability, resilience and service excellence. We offer:
- A supportive and energetic workplace culture.
- An empowering environment to enable innovative and progressive outcomes.
- Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of industry professionals.
- Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
About the role
Our Strategic Infrastructure Planner – Buildings and Open Space will bring vision, expertise, and innovation to how we plan and manage our assets. This role is critical for integrating climate risks into lifecycle planning, ensuring our buildings and open spaces are resilient and future-proof.
You will provide expert advice and leadership across the organisation, influencing decisions that shape our community.
Other responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing innovative strategies, policies, and programs for asset management, while influencing capital planning and sustainability initiatives.
- Overseeing the Asset Management Framework, managing consultants and contractors, and guiding renewal and disposal proposals.
- Leading lifecycle modelling, ensuring accurate reporting, and promoting continuous improvement and best practice mindset.
About you
You are a strategic thinker with the ability to create sustainable, future-ready spaces. You bring a strong mix of technical expertise and leadership skills, and you’re comfortable influencing decisions. You also have previous experience in asset planning and management and thrive on solving complex problems and turning challenges into practical solutions.
The following is also required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Sustainability, or Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
- Relevant experience in asset planning, strategy, and management for buildings and open spaces.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of policy development and integrated water management.
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.
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
Strategic Infrastructure Planner – Buildings and Open Space - Position Description - November 2025.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: Sunday 30th of November 2025 at 1155PM
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Harish Kirubakaran, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management on 9524 3371 or email HKirubakaran@gleneira.vic.gov.au
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We offer will offer you:
- Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on Aboriginal@gleneira.vic.gov.au
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
