Project Lead Digital Futures

Project Lead Digital Futures

Part Time 0.8 FTE - Fixed Term - 12 Month - Band 8

Work in a supportive, team environment

Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available.Murrindindi Shire Council is offering a position for a Project Lead Digital Futures. This role is focused on advancing the organisation's systems and contributing to the Council's strategic digital plans. The Project Lead will assess and implement best practice digital solutions in consultation with key stakeholders, while embedding customer-first principles throughout the organisation.

About this opportunity

In the position of Project Lead for Digital Futures, you will play a crucial role in strategically guiding various projects aligned with the ICT Strategy and Roadmap for Murrindindi Shire Council. Your primary responsibility will involve collaborating closely with service owners to conduct comprehensive process mapping exercises. These exercises aim to ensure that all internal processes not only adhere to best practices but also effectively support the council's strategic principles and objectives. By leveraging your expertise, you will help enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and foster innovation within the council, ultimately contributing to the community's digital transformation and enhanced public engagement.

What you will bring

• Relevant qualifications (desirable) and demonstrated experience (4 +years) with an emphasis on digital services and information technology
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to produce quality, appropriate content, relating to project management, procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with digital integration of different systems and the ability to build patches and bridges to overcome gaps
• Demonstrated experience and competence as a trainer, preferably within the IT field
• The ability to work effectively in a team and independently
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service to internal customers, to propose and contribute strongly to service improvements and adapt to change

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Name - Title on

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission
• by email to
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, on Sunday 23 November 2025

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council's Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check