City of Canning

Projects Director

Are you known for excellence in project development & delivery?

Does an opportunity to build a project office interest you?

Are you looking to be part of visioning the future of Infrastructure and making Canning a Thriving inner City place with heart and soul!  

We are looking for an experienced project director with the passion and drive to build a welcoming and thriving City.  If that’s you, come join us!

About the role and your team

• Reporting to the CEO and working with your team you will pick up and deliver an established portfolio of impactful Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects. Some examples of the projects you will be working to deliver are Canning City Centre Regeneration, the Civic Precinct development and the evolving Rail to River Precinct Project, the Canning Vale Sports Complex, the redevelopment of indoor ball courts at Riverton, the development of an Aged Precinct at Herald Avenue and many other place making projects.
• You will be supported by an Executive Committee which will guide and support you and your teams in project development and delivery.
• The City of Canning is situated on the beautiful Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River) and, as a riverine City, this adds an extra element of urban environment that we respectfully care for, but what an opportunity it represents! We are looking to create stronger linkages to the River Precinct and showcase what a great place Canning is to live, to work and to play!

About you

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Have extensive experience and an established reputation for reliability in project delivery.
• Have a relevant business background (not necessarily engineering or a technical discipline).
• Leverage the award winning “Culture of Care” work health and safety management program to ensure projects are delivered safely and those working on or around the projects you manage go home safely every day.
• Have experience in leading a team of teams as they deliver day to day and strategic outcomes.
• Be a leader of people and your personal values align with the values of the City – Respect, Working Together and Inclusive.
• Be able to influence across the business.
• You will say what you mean and do what you say!

The “X factor” for success in this role is that you see opportunities where others may see barriers; you see the big picture and can lead others to realise a vision.

For a detailed overview of position responsibilities please refer to the Position Description attached to this vacancy.

Snapshot of the role

A typical month will see you:

• Brief your Executive Committee and seek the support and guidance you need from them.
• Work with stakeholders within the City, Elected Members, contractors and with external stakeholders to prepare for the handover of a project.
• Work with a contractor to resolve a contractual dispute.
• Having engaged with stakeholders, “sign off” on a project scope.
• Congratulate your team on the successful attainment of a key milestone.
• Provide leadership, guidance and development to the leaders who report to you.
• Spend some time listening to your teams and developing ideas that will mature project management capability across the organisation.
• Meet with your colleagues to share information, solve problems and share your perspective.

What’s in it for you?

This position is offered as below:

• Full time, 5 year maximum term basis.
• Remuneration package negotiated with the successful candidate (including cash base, superannuation and provision for a motor vehicle).
• 19-day month working arrangement.
• Superannuation matching available.
• Free gym membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).
• Access to the “Thriving at Canning” Wellbeing program and active Social Club.

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Want to know more?

For more information on the role, please contact Shane Aden, Coordinator Talent on 0481 484 452 for a confidential discussion.

What are you waiting for?  Apply today!

Canning welcomes you to apply.  To be considered for this opportunity visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select this vacancy and submit a cover letter (cover letter to be no more than two pages) addressing what you will need to succeed in the role along with your resume.  Apply now, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Applications are open until 5pm, Friday 21 March 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.