Capital Works Program Manager

Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA

Position No: 088/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thrivingregional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background toexciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based onrespect, trust and inclusiveness.
• We embrace flexible working conditions and are always opento discussing your individual requirements so that you get tocreate your own experience with us.

Imagine a future with us

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main culturalambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only supportand empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunitiesbut foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilstconsidering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City ofMandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its peopleand nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, arefair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster aninclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We'recommitted to continually building a safe and respectful workplace,where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achievetheir full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact thatmatters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalledopportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

We are in the market for an outstanding individual to supportthe effective and efficient planning, programming and management ofthe City's capital works program.

What impact will you make?

• You are friendly, supportive, and actively listen to theneeds of others.
• You have a welcoming and respectful customer servicedisposition when dealing with both your internal and externalcustomers.
• You enjoy working with people, can build strongrelationships and are open to others' opinions.
• You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect, and learnfrom experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
• You lead a culture of continuous improvement includingusing emerging systems and technology.

What can you bring to the team (for further detailsplease refer to the attached Position Description)?

• Degree in a relevant discipline (project management,engineering, accounting or business administration).
• Five years or more experience in relevant capital workplanning/programming or project management, preferably withinLocal Government.
• Knowledge of the project management principles and processfrom client brief to handover.
• Knowledge of Local Government annual and Long-TermFinancial Plan budgeting processes.
• Current unrestricted 'C' class driver'slicence.

The finer details

This permanent full-time Level 8 position attracts a salary of$118,597 gross per annum. All applications received are reviewed onmerit. Where applicants do not meet all the requirements of theattached position description including qualifications/licences, arevised classification and associated remuneration may beoffered.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentregardless of their background, identity, experience, ability orthinking style, and if you need assistance during the applicationprocess for accessibility reasons this is available uponrequest.

As part of our recruitment process, preferred applicants will berequired to complete a drug and alcohol test.

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To applyplease visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au .For further information or any enquiries, please contactMathew Tapscott, Executive Manager Built Environment on(08) 9550 3732.

Applications for this position are open until a suitablepool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy mayclose without notice. If you are interested in this position, wehighly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Why work with us?

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer ofchoice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing localauthorities. Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, aCity that is thriving and connected to its people and nature"and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity,excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safeorganisation where protecting children and preventing harm isembedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees andvolunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City,including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions includingsalary sacrificing options
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perthby train and car
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments withmatching additional contributions made by the City inaccordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreationcentre membership
• Discounted medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel youramazingness and take your career to the next level
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-daymonth and working from home options
• Transparent performance framework – approach yourwork with confidence in how you're tracking, working toprofessional development plans agreed on by you and your linemanager
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for manyforms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental,study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate andbereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support
• A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporateuniform and much more

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief ExecutiveOfficer