Project Manager – Icon Projects

Band 7 – $112,119 - $125,458 per annum (plus super)
Temporary Full-time (2 years)
About Us
Located 35 km southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people.
The central activities district is Melbourne's second-largest retail and commercial centre, including large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough, as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas.
Key industries include manufacturing, healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade, and transport.
We are a progressive organization with approximately 900 employees, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
We recognize our staff are vital to delivering excellent service to our community and achieving our long-term vision.
We invest in our people's development and strive to be a respectful, engaged, accountable, creative, and honest workplace.
About the Role
We are seeking a self-motivated and proactive Project Manager to help deliver the Greater Dandenong City Council's Major project, the Dandenong Wellbeing Centre.
The supporting Project Manager will play a pivotal role in contract administration, ensuring the project meets the highest safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes aligned with Council's strategic priorities and community aspirations.
This is a site-based position with negotiable remote work arrangements.
Joining our team means being part of a dynamic and inclusive culture that values professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Together, we deliver projects that make a lasting difference for our residents and visitors.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:

Proven experience working on large, complex infrastructure projects
Advanced administration skills and contract management capabilities
The ability to implement Quality Assurance initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling, functional capacity assessment (physical), or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will need to produce a clear Working with Children Check and consent to a national police check (and where relevant, an international criminal history check), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws.
Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying; each application will be considered on its merits.
Benefits of Working with Us
We believe in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in their work and personal development.
Our inclusive and diverse culture encourages innovation and supports work-life balance.
There are many opportunities to learn, develop, and grow your career within our expanding organization.
Our benefits include:

Competitive salary
Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
Flexible working options, including hybrid work
Access to learning & development programs, including study assistance
Reward & recognition programs
Access to support and wellbeing programs
A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
We consider flexible working arrangements for all positions.
We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of diverse sexual orientations and genders, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied ages, abilities, and faiths.
We are committed to providing workplace adjustments to accommodate individual needs.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children, with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To Apply
Please complete the online application form, including:

A response to the key selection criteria

You will also answer selection questions as part of the application process.
The process includes reference checks.
Further Information:
Pas Mastrocola, 8571 5446
Greater Dandenong City Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Bunurong People, and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
We recognize and respect their continuing connections to climate, culture, country, and waters.
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