The Role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Major Projects, this role forms part of the Major Projects Team, and the Infrastructure and Environment division.  The role will play a key role in delivering some of the City’s most exciting high profile projects.  In this position you will plan, procure, execute high profile projects and engage with stakeholders to deliver projects with a true business partnering approach for the City of Ballarat.

This is a fixed term contract position for 12 months with the possibility for extension. 

About You

The City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Project Manager with experience in Project Management and in the building construction industry.

To be considered for this opportunity you will:

• demonstrate your ability to plan and prioritise projects within a set timeframes and work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to deliver desired outcomes.
• have a breadth of project management experience in successfully delivering community infrastructure projects in excess of $5m.   
• be driven to deliver outcomes with a collaborative approach and be a strategic thinker equipped with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to navigate complex relationships and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
• possess good knowledge of Project Management principles with recent experience in site supervisory and managing contractors in the building industry would be highly desirable.
• hold Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in one or more of the relevant fields of construction management, engineering, project management, architecture is required, along with experience working within a government department.

What we can offer you

The Band 7 salary package is from $98,566 to $109,148 per annum plus statutory superannuation. 

The role also includes access to the following employee benefits:

• A supportive team environment where we help you bring out your best.
• Learning and development support relevant to your role and aspirations, and opportunities to work on a variety of projects.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives including a comprehensive health and wellbeing calendar of events.
• Discounts to services including the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre, Eureka Centre and the Art Gallery of Ballarat.
• Access to a confidential employee assistance program.
• An active social club.

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Tuesday 5 November 2024.  Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and address the key selection criteria as set out in the position description.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. 

Contact 

For further information on this position please contact Braith Norman Executive Manager Major Projects on 0429 186 832.

The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access.  We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.