Senior Project Manager 

• Full/Time - Permanent  
• Salary starting at $93,941.27 plus superannuation 
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available 

 

Are you looking for an organisation that supports staff through career development and flexible work options? 

Do you want to escape the city life and experience the regional lifestyle?  

Wodonga Council supports its staff in accessing genuine flexible work and leave options including working from home, flexible start and finish times, paid parental leave arrangements and purchasing additional leave.  

Want to read more about life in Wodonga? Click here or visit our website here. 

Wodonga Council is dedicated to providing high quality services across the community.  

We are a values-driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams which benefit from our flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, and development opportunities, so that we grow as individuals and as an organisation. We recognise the importance of balancing work and life and understand that priorities change with time.  

At Wodonga Council we offer meaningful work and take pride in what we do. 

 

The role 

The senior project manager will assist in the effective and efficient operation of the council’s Projects and Design Team, undertaking investigations, project management and associated works to achieve the objectives of the Council’s Corporate Plan. 

 

Key aspects of the role include the following. 

• Compliance with the Local Government Act 1989 and 2020, and regulations, and as amended and other relevant legislation and council policies, delegations, and budgets. 
• Assist in the operation of the unit including advance planning, policy development, utilisation of resources and contract administration. 
• Correspondence relevant to the section. 
• To act within council policies, budgets, delegated authorities, and relevant legislation. 

 

Key Selection Criteria:  

Our ideal candidate will be able to show us the following. 

1. Demonstrated experience in project management and application of methodologies and software systems to ensure successful delivery. 
2. Demonstrated experience in successful delivery of projects to agreed timeframes, budget, and standards, with ability to implement strategies for improvement. 
3. Ability to contribute to team direction, give and receive feedback, and achieve agreed performance standards in order to contribute to a culture of performance excellence. 
4. Demonstrated ability to successfully engage and communicate with customers and external stakeholders. 
5. Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to gather and compile information, develop reports and make recommendations to stakeholders. 
6. Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate multi-functional teams, which include business representatives, other project managers and project owners. 

 

 

How to Apply  

Visit our website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/careers 

Use the “apply” button to commence your application. 

Applicants will be required to upload three documents.  

• A document addressing the key selection criteria as outlined above (support on how to address this criteria can be found here) 
• A brief cover letter 
• A current resume 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following. 

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months) 
• A current driver’s licence 
• Any other mandatory requirements outlined in the position description (e.g., first aid, CPR, WWCC, forklift). 

The completion of a pre-employment functional assessment (paid for by the council) might also be required. 

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented. 

 

Enquiries 

Manager Project Design and Delivery – Danny Muldeary – 0431 407 247 | [email protected] 

 

Applications close 11.59pm, Monday October 30, 2023 

 

Position description below 

 

Wodonga Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. 

Wodonga Council is an equal opportunity employer and provides many benefits for staff, including: 

• Employee health and wellbeing programs; 
• Flexible work arrangements; 
• Learning and development; and, 
• Career pathways and opportunities. 

The organisation prides itself on having a positive and supportive culture. We are committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow and enhance the skills of our staff. We have a strong commitment to the council’s corporate values of trust, integrity, learning and respect. 

We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from any gender identity and sexuality orientation; and people from every age, culture and ethnic background. 

If you have special needs that we can address to assist you to submit your application or to fully participate in the selection process, please contact us. 

We welcome applications from veterans and defence families. If you are a veteran and would like to discuss how your skills may transfer across, please contact us at [email protected].