City of Perth

Principal Project Delivery

• $134,594 - $142,620 per annum, plus superannuation
• Full-time permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Principal Project Delivery at the City of Perth you will guide and mentor the Asset Renewal Project Team to deliver the City’s annual Asset Renewal Capital Program, successfully and consistently, across all infrastructure and building classes.  This role fosters a collaborative and high-performing project management culture, supported by well-defined procedures and risk management practices – ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities will primarily include:

• Assisting with the technical and capital delivery of major project undertakings within the Alliance of Infrastructure and Operations;
• Managing the City of Perth buildings and civil infrastructure Asset Renewal Capital Program from tendering to close-out;
• Overseeing the planning and scheduling of key project delivery activities of the Asset Renewal Project Team, ensuring that their portfolio is delivered on target; and
• Developing project briefs including scope, budget, schedules and programme, and liaising with other departments and stakeholders as required.

About You

To succeed in this role you will possess:

• High-level program and project management experience in civil/infrastructure/building projects, relevant to municipal or urban enhancement projects;
• Experience in the tendering and administration of construction contracts, and experience as a construction superintendent;
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Architecture or an approved tertiary qualification related to construction; and
• Knowledge of program and project management theory, processes, principles, and tools.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
• A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Monday, 31 March 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.