Shoalhaven City Council
Senior Project Manager – Buildings & Open Space
Posted: 19 Feb
Closes: 05 Mar
Closes: 05 Mar
, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Salary: $114,804 - $131,749 p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Leaseback Vehicle
- Civil Liabilities Allowance
About the roleThis is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at the Nowra Administration Building.
Manage the development and delivery of diverse infrastructure projects within the Buildings & Open Space Projects Unit through dynamic stakeholder collaboration, ensuring favourable outcomes for the community and Council. Lead the team to implement and complete projects, aligning with the unit’s responsibilities, budget and organisational goals, while fostering efficiency and innovation.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Manager, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Manager, the focus of this position is to:
- Providing Project Management services for the development and delivery of a wide range of infrastructure and community projects.
- Follow processes and protocols in compliance with all relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures and ensures that risks are managed.
- Coordinate new, upgrade or renewal works in accordance with delivery programs, from inception to completion and handover. Manage associated planning, investigation, consultation, design, procurement, scheduling, cost, and budget requirements. Ensure Council’s contracts and services are provided in accordance with all relevant legislation and standards including WHS and Environment and Quality standards.
- Report to the Project Delivery Manager on areas of allocated functional responsibility making professional recommendations for the Manager’s consideration.
- Preparing and administering procurement documents and contracts relating to projects being managed.
*please refer to the attached job descriptions for a full list of duties and responsibilities performed in this role*
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Diploma/Degree Qualifications in Project Management, Building/Construction, Engineering, or another related field.
- Demonstrated high level project management capability
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project managing either design development or construction of civil engineering infrastructure for local government or related field.
- WH&S General Induction (Construction Industry) card
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
*please see attached job description for a full list of skills and experiences required to perform this role*
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- Briefly describe your experience leading, supporting and coordinating a team during projects.
- Briefly describe your experience in managing budgets, contracts and/or decisions on spending relevant to project management.
- Explain how you have actively participated in WHS practices in previous roles?
Contact: Beorn Hulme - Project Delivery Manager - 02 4429 3305
Applications Close: Tuesday 4 March 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
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