Vacancy Details


Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure

 

  • Live in North East Victoria | Diverse projects in a rapidly growing regional city
  • Full time permanent role | Grow your skillset in a supportive team
  • Flexible working arrangements. Eg, a 9 day fortnight, early start early finish
  • See your projects come to life in picturesque North East Victoria
  • Salary starting at $92,099 per annum plus super

 

About Us

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

 

We are a values driven organisation that is committed to building healthy and engaged teams who 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. We offer real flexibility and will support you through all stages of life, from starting off your career, creating a family and beyond.

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

 

About the Role

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

  • 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.
  • Leadership and customer service.
  • Project Management of a wide variety of infrastructure projects.

Project examples

Current - Baranduda fields - Wodonga Council — Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex

Past - Hyphen - Hyphen. - YouTube

 

What you will bring

We are looking for applications showing us that you are:

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

 

How to Apply

Use the apply button to commence your application.

To apply applicants will be required to provide two documents; 

  • a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (see the “What you will bring” section above. Support on how to address this criteria can be found here) and,
  • a current resume.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of a National Police Check and Current Drivers Licence prior to commencement.

 

Enquiries: Manager Infrastructure & Projects - Theo Panagopoulos | 0418 568 601 | theop@wodonga.vic.gov.au

Applications close Monday 11:59pm, September 26, 2022

 

Position Description below

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.

Wodonga Council strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; people with a disability; people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity; and, from every age and ethnic background.

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