Director and growth

SYNOPSIS:

Director - Infrastructure and Growth

• Full time – Contract – Senior Officer
• Attractive executive remuneration package
• Shape the future of a growing regional city
  

Shape the future of one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities.

Join Wodonga Council’s Executive Leadership Team and lead a high-performing directorate at the forefront of the next stages of the city’s growth and transformation. As Director Infrastructure and Growth, you will drive strategic city land use planning and statutory services, asset management and infrastructure delivery, and city and cultural services.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the long-term prosperity and liveability of a vibrant, growing regional centre and focus on achieving or exceeding the state’s housing targets. You’ll collaborate with Council, community, and regional partners to deliver innovative, future-focused solutions that support growth, enhance infrastructure, and create thriving, connected communities.

Why Wodonga?


Nestled on the banks of the Murray River, Wodonga offers an enviable lifestyle with a strong sense of community, affordable living, and easy access to major cities, alpine regions, and natural attractions. As one of Victoria’s fastest-growing regional cities, Wodonga is a place where you can make a real impact — professionally and personally.

Key focus areas:

• Strategic leadership and direction
  Shape Wodonga’s urban and regional growth by providing strategic oversight across infrastructure delivery, planning and building services, and cultural development. You’ll ensure all initiatives align with Council’s long-term vision for a connected, sustainable city.
  
  
• Infrastructure and asset management
  Oversee the planning, delivery, and maintenance of key infrastructure projects and assets. Drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in how Council invests in the city’s future.
  
  
• City and cultural development Foster a vibrant community through strategic planning, investment attraction, and cultural programs that enhance Wodonga’s identity and liveability.
  
  
• Stakeholder and partner engagement
  Build trusted relationships with Councillors, government, industry, and the community. Represent Wodonga Council with integrity and influence to secure partnerships and outcomes that benefit the region.
  

What you’ll bring:

• Proven executive leadership in infrastructure, planning, or growth portfolios.
• A passion for regional development and delivering community outcomes.
• Strong understanding of strategic and statutory planning frameworks.
• Exceptional financial, governance, and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, future-focused leadership approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  

Why join us?

At Wodonga Council, we value leadership that delivers real outcomes for our community. You’ll be supported with:

• Strategic Influence – Shape city-wide planning and investment priorities.
• Career Growth – Collaborate with a high-performing, values-driven executive team.
• Regional Leadership – Make a lasting impact in a dynamic and growing regional city.
• Wellbeing Focus – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
  

Key Selection Criteria

Applicants are required to address the following Key Selection Criteria in their application, clearly demonstrating relevant experience, key achievements, and alignment with Wodonga Council’s values and strategic priorities.

• Visionary Leadership
  Proven experience providing strategic leadership in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and high performance across teams and services.

• Strategic and Statutory Planning Expertise
  Demonstrated expertise in strategic and statutory planning within a local government or public sector context, with a deep understanding of the Victorian Integrated Strategic Planning and Reporting Framework and sound governance principles.

• Financial and Asset Management Acumen
  Strong executive-level financial skills, with a track record of managing complex budgets, aligning financial strategy with service outcomes, and ensuring long-term asset and infrastructure sustainability.

• Infrastructure and Growth Leadership
  Comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure delivery, land use planning, and asset management, with demonstrated success leading initiatives that balance growth, sustainability, and community outcomes.

• Stakeholder and Political Engagement
  High-level political and interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with Councillors, government, industry, and community partners, ensuring alignment between Council strategy, governance, and community priorities.

• Innovation and Transformation
  Evidence of leading organisational transformation, digital innovation, or service improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and public value.

• Qualifications
  Tertiary qualifications in business administration, public administration, planning, or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications desirable. Completion of the AICD Company Directors Course or equivalent is preferred.
  

How to Apply

To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers
Click “Apply” to:

• Complete an online form and address the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address these criteria can be found here
• Submit a brief cover letter
• Upload your current resume

Support on how to complete these tasks can be found here

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver’s licence
  

Enquiries:

Matt Hyde - CEO - 0439 864 947 - [email protected]

Further information about Wodonga Council, the role, and the application process can be found in the attached application pack.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 16 th November 2025

Please note: This position may be filled prior to the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.