Senior Open Space Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Indigeco Pty Full time
Exciting opportunity for Project Manager to join a city council on a permanent basis.

We are seeking an experienced project management professional to provide specialised project management for the delivery of Capital Works and Renewal Programs for our clients open space and community facilities. The types of projects could include new sporting amenity buildings, public toilets, community facility upgrades, floodlights, playgrounds, netball/multipurpose courts, skateparks etc.

This role demands strong communication skills as you will be providing support and specialist advice to Council's Open Space and Community Facilities team and other key stakeholders in the planning and development of Capital Works and Renewal Programs. This position is also responsible for providing excellent leadership and mentoring to the open space and community facilities project team, assisting with their professional development and fostering a team focused and collaborative environment.

Qualifications & Skills required: Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Landscape/Building Design or other related field, experience in minor or major open space and community facility works inclusive of scoping, programming, budgeting, contract administration and delivery along with experience managing project documentation for construction projects.

Key Accountabilities 5. Reviewing and preparing estimates and variation requests for open space and community facility projects including provision of estimates for grant applications.
  • As required, carry out activities to assist the Department in achieving its objectives as set out in the Community Strategic Plan and associated Delivery Program and Operational Plan
  • Contribute to the development of open space and community facility Capital Works and Renewal Programs in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide project management services for the design and construction of open space and community facilities including management of the ten knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge: project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement and stakeholders.
  • Planning Documentation:
  • Prepare, update and maintain project documents in the Open Space and Community Facilities Unit.
  • Undertake the planning of open space and community facilities construction activities including ensuring adherence to Council's contractor management system procedure - completion of project safety management plans, project risk assessments, emergency management plans etc.
  • Overseeing completion of approval documents (Development Applications, Infrastructure SEPP etc), minor REF's, project briefs, request for quotations, tenders, project development plans and project completion reports for projects included in capital works and renewal programs and finalisation reports.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

"Indigeco Acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and Recognise our Brothers & Sisters Connection to Land, Waters and Community. We pay our Respects to our Brothers & Sisters our Culture & to our Elders past, present & future".
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