Team Leader Infrastructure Permits

**Full time, permanent position**:

- **Salary $98,436.00 + 12% Superannuation**:

- **Based at the Depot, Doncaster East**

Lead council's infrastructure permits team, drive service excellence, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement
- Lead a high performing team delivering timely, compliant infrastructure permits and asset protection
- Champion process innovation and service improvements across civil works and public asset approvals
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to balance growth, safety, and community outcomes

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and leisure centres, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

Planning for the future is a key focus of our work. We ensure that Manningham maintains a high level of liveability through maintaining and developing community infrastructure and managing the strategic direction of planning policies that affect properties in our region.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham.

**About the Role**

The Team Leader Infrastructure Permits will provide leadership and coordination of a dedicated team responsible for assessing, issuing, and managing permits for works effecting infrastructure across the municipality. This role ensures that public assets are protected, community impacts are minimised, and works are delivered safely and compliantly.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team at the intersection of civil infrastructure, regulation, and stakeholder engagement. The position plays a pivotal role in streamlining permit processes, monitoring team performance, and driving service improvements. It also fosters strong relationships across Council, contractors, utilities, and the broader community to enable timely and effective delivery of works.

**Skills and Experience**
- Demonstrated leadership in managing infrastructure permit processes, including supervision of staff and coordination of complex civil works approvals
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, utilities, internal departments, and community stakeholders to facilitate safe and compliant works
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with experience resolving regulatory issues under tight timeframes
- Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence, including the development of streamlined workflows, digital systems, and team capability

**How to Apply**

**to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact **Fez Dzeladini**, **Coordinator Developments, Transport & Permits**on **0**3 9210 2670**.

**Applications close on Monday 20 October 2025**at 11.00pm.**
- Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. _
- Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely. _
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