Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

• Picton location
• Permanent Full-Time
• Salary from $126,159 + 12% Superannuation + Leaseback
• 35-hour week with flex-time system and hybrid working arrangements

About the opportunity:

As the Senior Project Manager within Project Delivery, you will manage the delivery of one or more road, building and open space projects whilst working collaboratively with all stakeholders. You will be able to identify and respond quickly to customer needs, you will facilitate the delivery of projects from implementation to closeout whilst demonstrating flexibility and leadership. You will provide a wide range of project management services required to deliver including the management of design consultants and construction contractors ensuring that time, cost, quality, safety and environmental targets are met.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Degree qualification/s in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building or construction or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in project management, project delivery and contract management for civil and/or building projects and the management of consultants and contractors on projects at the $5 - $10 million range.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to identify and document a project program and identify milestones
• Ability to develop project plans and consult
• Experienced with design development and field delivery and able to identify issues, resolve quickly and escalate as required.
• Ability to forecast cash flow requirements of a project and identify budget shortfall and remedy.
• Ability to effectively communicate to project stakeholders.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney's southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental in what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Andrew Poore, Manager Project Delivery, 02 4677 9707

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday, 1 September 2025

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.