Project Manager

About the role
In this role, you will use your project management expertise to ensure successful project outcomes through effective communication with key stakeholders and the provision of specialist advice. A strong foundation in project management principles is essential for navigating challenges and delivering results that enhance our community’s infrastructure.

Work type: Temporary Full-time (24 months)
Classification: Band 7 Commencing at $106,158 pa plus super pro rata

Key responsibilities include:

• Competently supervise and manage the full project life cycle of assigned capital projects, ranging in size and complexity, from start up to close out.
• Deliver exceptional stakeholder management to mitigate potential risks and demonstrate project value-add to the community and vested parties.
• Prepare contract documentation including drawings, specifications, and other items specific to individual projects.
• Maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders by communicating information and updates clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, by supporting change activities and actively collaborating with team members to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies. 

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field and/or several years of demonstrated experience in Capital Project Management. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in project management in either the construction management (civil or building) or recreation facilities areas.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
• A good knowledge of the construction industry and an understanding of local government. 
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Current Working with Children Card (employee).
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Click the Position Description link to view more information about this position.

 

Enquiries:  Josh Bosker | Coordinator Capital Projects | JBosker@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

 

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