At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting building projects from start to finish while engaging with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Join Bayside City Council, a passionate organisation dedicated to community and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Work in a parkland office just 500m from the beach with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification or extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
The predicted salary is between 118508 - 132759 $ per year.
Employment Status: Permanent, full time
Days & Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, totalling 38 hours per week
Competitive Salary: Band 7 - $118,508 - $132,759 p.a. (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home as projects allow
About Us: We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures. Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.
About the Role: You will provide end to end Project Management services on a variety of building projects from inception right through to hand over, providing excellent stakeholder management skills. You will be responsible for:
- Project Delivery - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality outcomes and in accordance with the Project Management Framework. Engage successfully with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project. Deliver projects successfully in accordance with contract conditions including all legislative requirements.
- OH&S - Ensure Council buildings and infrastructure provide safe and healthy environments for all users and the public.
Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or relevant qualification or extensive industry experience.
- Extensive experience in delivering complex building projects and capital work programs.
- Experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement, preferred in a local government setting.
- Excellent skills and experience in stakeholder management (internal and external) with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, project sponsors, community groups and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously to deliver the projects within the capital buildings team.
Mandatory pre-employment requirements:
- Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
- Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check.
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
- Valid Construction White Card.
What we can offer you in return:
- A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to project requirements.
- Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
- Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
- A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
- Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.
If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role. Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
Senior Project Manager in Melbourne employer: Bayside City Council
Bayside City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values transparency and fairness in its operations. Employees benefit from hybrid work arrangements, fostering a healthy work-life balance, while also having access to professional development opportunities that encourage growth within the organisation. Working in Melbourne, VIC, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to serving the community and making a meaningful impact.
