Project Manager

- BAND 7: $118,140 to $132,199 inclusive of superannuation.
- Project Manager role offering a diverse, challenging and rewarding portfolio of projects
- Supportive culture promoting professional and personal growth opportunities.

About Baw Baw Shire Council

A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.

Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.

At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.

Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.

To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au

About the Role

The Baw Baw Shire is expected to experience +50% population growth over the next 20 years. In recognition that significant new community infrastructure will be required to support that growth, Baw Baw Shire Council are looking to augment the Infrastructure Delivery and Major Projects team with this senior role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and influence ensuring that projects are tailored to Council’s vision and community needs and are planned, designed, and delivered in accordance with absolute best practice. The work will be diverse, range in size, type and complexity and are all interesting, challenging and will be ultimately rewarding. You will establish and lead project teams across multiple disciplines from within and outside the organisation and will get to put your stamp on community infrastructure projects that will help to shape the future of Baw Baw Shire. The Infrastructure Deliver and Major Projects team is a tight-knit, welcoming, high performing and satisfying environment. Continuous improvement and professional development are crucial to what we do. We meet our challenges head-on; we deliver great community projects, and we recognise and celebrate our achievements and successes.

About the Successful Candidate

The successful candidate could be from a range of backgrounds including but not limited to: Project Managers, Project Engineers, Construction Management, Architecture, and Design Management.

Local Government experience is desirable but not essential.

The key attributes to be successful in these roles will be experience, determination, positivity, versatility, excellent communication skills and a customer outcome focus. Proficiency in technical and regulatory aspects of construction and civil infrastructure are foundation skills that are needed.

The role requires demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of project derisking, the Plan:Design:Deliver philosophy, community and user group engagement and consultation, stakeholder identification and management, design management, procurement, contract and contractor management/administration, OH&S, Environment, risk management, reporting, funding and government relations, budgeting, continuous improvement and staff mentoring and coaching.

Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire

We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.

Further Information and How To Apply

To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 26 October 2025 and must be submitted through the application form below.

Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

Privacy Acknowledgment

IMPORTANT: If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our recruitment team by emailing careers@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 5624 2411 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

PLEASE NOTE: By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Referee check, Working With Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, Employment History and an Australian Federal Police Check) as well as substantiation of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Council employment history and association with professional bodies. I also acknowledge that I will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.

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