Project Manager Community Projects

Join to apply for the Project Manager Community Projects role at Bayside City Council

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Project Manager Community Projects role at Bayside City Council

Employment Status:2-year Fixed Term Contract
Days & Hours of Work: 5 days, totalling38 hours per week.
Competitive Salary: Band 6 -101,833.74 p.a. + 12% superannuation.
Location: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, including attendance at construction sites - minimum 3 days per week onsite, with flexibility to work from home for up to 2 days per week (pending business requirements).

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. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

The Project Manager, Community Projects provides end to end Project Management Services to deliver Open Space and Community Infrastructure Projects from inception to delivery. This role will support the wider Capital Developments team to deliver projects in the Community Projects Portfolio. The Community Projects team has an exciting portfolio of upcoming projects that will deliver incredible open space infrastructure to the Bayside community.

You will be responsible for:

• Project Management -Developing and maintaining an effective plan of all project activities at all times, including the management of project interdependencies and constraints.
• Stakeholder Management -Effectively manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial Management -Manage, forecast, monitor, control risk and report on project financial performance.
• Contract Management - Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements in construction projects, develop and monitor construction programs.
  

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in Construction Management, Project Management or relevant extensive industry experience in developing and delivering Open Space Projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and progress the requirements of multiple projects that are being delivered concurrently.
• Experience in delivering capital projects and diligence in ensuring that project information is captured and reported according to the requirements of Bayside's PMF.
  

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
• Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check (if applicable for the role).
  

What we can offer you in return:

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 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.

How to apply:

• To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Descriptionon Bayside City Council Careerspage.
• Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
• Click Apply to submit your application.
• If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting Steve Perumal - your customer experience truly matters to us

Applications close: Monday 25th August 2025, 11.55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Steve Perumal on 03 9599 4384or via email sperumal@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionProject Management
• IndustriesConstruction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bayside City Council by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for "Project Manager" roles.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Laverton North, Victoria, Australia A$120,000.00-A$160,000.00 4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days ago

Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Epping, Victoria, Australia A$80,000.00-A$110,000.00 1 month ago

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$65,000.00-A$85,000.00 2 weeks ago

Richmond, Victoria, Australia 2 months ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$125.00-A$135.00 3 weeks ago

Project Manager - Automation, Manufacturing or Engineering

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$40.00-A$45.00 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 14 hours ago

Southbank, Victoria, Australia A$95,187.00-A$108,734.00 1 week ago

Southbank, Victoria, Australia A$95,187.00-A$108,734.00 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks ago

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia A$140,000.00-A$170,000.00 1 week ago

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---