Project Lead Transformation

• Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
• Full time Temporary three-year role to 30 June 2029 (based on 38 hours per week)
• Monthly RDO
• Salary: $114k to $128 Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175000 residents: one community proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek and includes Brunswick Coburg Fawkner Glenroy Gowanbrae Hadfield Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic known for its active community cultural diversity creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability social justice community wellbeing and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek organisational vision is to be one team brave and diverse making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg 8 kilometres north of Melbournes CBD there are excellent public transport options and great food cafés parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live work and play.

About the role

Are you a project management professional with a passion for driving transformation We are seeking a dynamic Project Transformation Lead to join our newly developed team where you will play a crucial role in coordinating and implementing our Transformation this position you will leverage your expertise in project management and in-depth knowledge of Council systems to ensure that all project activities are aligned with our strategic goals. You will be responsible for monitoring project progress making day-to-day decisions and identifying opportunities to optimise processes and enhance efficiency. Your leadership will be instrumental in keeping the program on track ensuring its successful completion within established timelines and budgets.

Reporting to the Program Director Transformation you will also manage a project resource stakeholder relationships facilitating clear communication and resolving conflicts to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. You will assist in budget management risk assessment and governance processes ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies. Additionally you will lead cross-functional teams promote a culture of continuous improvement and provide critical reports to senior leadership.

If you are a proactive leader with a strong background in project management and a commitment to driving positive change we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• A tertiary qualification in project management or related field with subsequent relevant experience managing complex projects/programs or through lesser formal qualifications with extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated successful experience with multi-disciplinary project management and complex stakeholders
• Experience in leading a transformation program within local government
• Experience in Merri-bek or similar Council
• Broad understanding of Council processes and systems
• Expertise in financial control and procurement process

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Bernie McMullen on.

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 8 February 2026.

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community people with disability and people from every culture sexuality and gender identity age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic Recruitment Business Partner on

Our Commitment

In May 2021 Merri-bek Council adopted a revisedStatement of Commitmentto Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about ourChild Safety Commitment Statementon our website.