Team Leader Social Infrastructure Planning

• Lead community infrastructure planning in a key Victorian growth area.
• Flexible work options considered, including a nine-day fortnight.
• $109, 920 - $132, 674 + super

About Us

As one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community focused organisation committed to delivering high quality services for our residents. We're driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.

We're invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you're motivated, community minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you'll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia.

About the Opportunity

Lead the planning of community infrastructure that will support Cardinia Shire's rapidly growing and diverse communities for years to come. This is a rare opportunity to shape new greenfield early-years and community facilities, guide long-term investment decisions and oversee a strong pipeline of collaborative projects, including work with the Department of Education. You will lead a capable small team and turn evidence, community need and emerging policy into practical infrastructure solutions with lasting impact.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Leading the planning of community infrastructure projects from initiation through to facility activation.
• Implementing and evolving the Community Infrastructure Plan, asset renewal planning and facility standards.
• Using research, data and service insights to guide investment, renewal and long-term infrastructure decisions.
• Building partnerships and integrated service models with internal teams, government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a team to deliver high-quality outcomes and grow professionally.

What You Will Bring

• At least five years' experience in social infrastructure planning, supported by a strong social and urban planning perspective.
• Demonstrated experience across community or early-years infrastructure, service planning and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of kindergarten planning, Best Start and evolving child-safe facility standards.
• Experience developing strategies, policies, planning frameworks, funding submissions and high-quality reports or advice.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities and meet legislative, service and delivery requirements.
• Leadership capability and a commitment to mentoring, collaboration and building trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Adaptability, curiosity and sound judgement, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and respond to new evidence.

Why work with us

• Activity based and hybrid work model.
• Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
• A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
• A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.

Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on .

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.

You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.