Special Projects Officer
Temporary Part Time – 18.75 hours per week (Flexible)
This opportunity is a parental leave cover, part time temporary position from until 09 February 2027
Band 7 - $108.545.62 per annum (pro rata) + super
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Join Our Compliance & Parking Services Team as a Special Project Officer!
Make a Difference Through Strategic Project Management
The Compliance & Parking Services Branch is seeking a highly motivated and organised Special Project Officer to play a key role in driving positive change for our branch and the broader community.
In this role, you will apply strong project management skills and strategic thinking to support service innovation and improvement. You will lead complex projects, work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams, and build strong stakeholder relationships across areas including animal management, local laws, construction enforcement, health protection, parking, planning enforcement and more.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on critical projects and initiatives, ensuring their successful delivery and contribution to our overall organisational goals.
What you’ll deliver:
- Lead and manage multiple high‑impact projects from conception through to completion, fostering effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, and timelines, providing regular progress updates and reporting on key performance metrics.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including issue and risk logs, policies, procedural manuals, and activity reports.
- Build and sustain strong working relationships across the branch, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
- Undertake research and analysis to support project objectives, identify risks, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
Who you are:
- A highly motivated and results‑focused professional with demonstrated experience in project delivery.
- Proven ability to plan, manage, and coordinate projects to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
- An excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Highly organised, with a sound understanding of project documentation and record keeping practices.
- Experienced in fostering collaboration and building effective stakeholder relationships at all levels.
- Experience working in a Compliance and/or Parking environment, or a similar regulatory setting, is highly regarded.
- A sound understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and statutory requirements is desirable.
For further information see the position description or contact Darren Borg, Acting Coordinator Administration & Prosecutions on 9205 5019 or darren.borg@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Special Project Officer - Position Description - 105112.pdf
Applications close on Monday 27 April 2026 at 11:55pm.
To apply for this role, please upload your CV and Key Selection Criteria.
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
