Senior Officer Package
Contract Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The Community Amenity and Compliance Department plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, accessible and well-managed municipality through the delivery of a broad range of regulatory, compliance and community safety services. An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and strategic Manager Community Amenity & Compliance following a vacancy within the team.
Reporting to the Executive Director City Futures, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of services including Parking Compliance, Local Laws, Animal Management, School Crossings and Prosecutions. The role provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight to ensure the consistent delivery of customer-focused regulatory services that align with Council's vision, legislative obligations and community expectations.
As a key member of the City Futures leadership team, you will drive service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across the department. You will oversee the development and implementation of policies, programs and projects that enhance community amenity, improve compliance outcomes and support a safe and liveable municipality. The role also has responsibility for people leadership, financial management, stakeholder engagement and fostering a high-performance culture that delivers positive outcomes for the community.
About You
You are an accomplished and visionary leader with extensive experience in regulatory services, compliance, community safety or a related local government environment. You have a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, driving strategic outcomes and delivering high-quality services that balance community expectations with legislative requirements.
You are an influential communicator who can build strong relationships across all levels of Council, including Councillors, Executive Leadership, government agencies, community groups and industry stakeholders. Your collaborative leadership style, sound judgement and commitment to continuous improvement enable you to inspire teams and deliver exceptional results.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Significant leadership experience in community amenity, compliance, local laws, regulatory services or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance frameworks and contemporary regulatory practices within a local government setting.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing teams while fostering a positive, accountable and customer-focused culture.
- Strong strategic planning, policy development and service improvement experience.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to provide high-level advice to Councillors and Executive Leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, resource allocation and contract management.
- Strong project and program management capabilities, with the ability to drive innovation and deliver organisational objectives.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, supported by the ability to use data and performance measures to improve service delivery.
- Experience representing organisations in community forums, hearings, tribunals and other public settings.
- A commitment to continuous improvement, best-practice governance and delivering positive community outcomes.
- Flexibility to participate in emergency management activities and after-hours requirements as required.
The successful candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader who can champion service excellence, lead organisational change and deliver high-quality regulatory and compliance services that enhance the safety, amenity and liveability of the City of Greater Dandenong.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.
To apply
To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:
- Response to key selection criteria
You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks
Position Description: Manager Community Amenity and Compliance - 367.5 KB
Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 11 September 2026
Further information: Sanjay Manivasagasivam, Executive Director City Futures , 8571 5293
