Manager Sustainability and Assets
- Senior Officer Contract
- Full time, however part time will be considered
- Flexible working options available | Hybrid work environment
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
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)
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
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
Position Description
To view a copy please visit the Council Careers page: https://careers.gleneira.vic.gov.au/jobs/search
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)
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Niall McDonagh, Director Sustainability Assets and Leisure, at NMcDonagh@gleneira.vic.gov.au
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.
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.