• Lead with impact and accelerate community change!
• Full time permanent opportunity with flexible work options available
• $106K - $119K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team
The Climate and Circular Economy team are passionate, professional group designed to support Council and community to prepare for climate uncertainty, reduce waste, improve resource recovery and embrace opportunities for the circular economy. This will ensure Council and the community plan effectively for climate uncertainty, managing waste/resource recovery obligations and developing circular economy opportunities that matter.

About the role
As Team Leader Circular Economy Strategy, you will support a team of three specialists focused on circular economy, community engagement, and business partnerships. You will also oversee their priorities and guide them to deliver high quality outcomes across a range of projects and programs.

Your primary responsibility will be to design and deliver Glen Eira’s new 2026–2029 Circular Economy Strategy, ensuring it reflects best practice through intensive research, engagement, benchmarking, and data verification.

Other responsibilities include:

• Shape future residual waste management recommendations for Glen Eira, in partnership with Council and the community
• Oversee delivery of Year 4 activities of the Glen Eira Circular Economy Plan 2022-2026, including existing circular economy projects and education campaigns, to encourage circular economy behavior change, and lead your team’s community engagement/communications requirements.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community networks to identify circular economy opportunities and pathways for community action.

About you
You have a proven ability to lead teams, establish positive culture, and deliver results under pressure. Your expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement, behavior change and communication enables you to successfully design and implement strategies that reflect the Council, community, and its ambition for environmental stewardship.

You thrive in building partnerships, negotiating with stakeholders, and advocating for innovative solutions. Strong project management, research capability, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential. You have experience in successfully delivering strategies for Council and a solid understanding of Council governance practices.  

The following is also required:

• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, circular economy, marketing/communications, project management, or a related discipline.
• Proven strategic insight into circular economy practices, particularly with resource recovery, recycling, waste, and advocacy.
• A solid understanding of the strategic challenges for Council and the waste and resource recovery industries that support it and being able to articulate these clearly to influence decision makers.
• Project management expertise and the ability to guide teams on successful project management practices they may be designated to lead, including grant funding practices required to initiate projects.

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
 Team Leader Economy Strategy - Position Description - January 2026.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 8th of February at 11:55 pm

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Damien Connell, Head of Climate & Circular Economy, Sustainability & Assets on 9524 3745 or email dconnell@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 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.