Major Projects Officer

**2 x Full Time Fixed Term**Positions (2 years)** **Band 7 - Salary Range $109,825 to $122,758 per annum + 12% Super + ADO** **Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.** **_Be part of something new_** - This is a brand-new role at Melton City Council that has been created to support our growing community and evolving strategic priorities. This is a great opportunity to _**_shape the future of the role_**_, bring fresh ideas, and make a meaningful impact from day one._ **Why join Melton City Council?** Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered. As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents. Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer: - Professional and personal development opportunities - Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements - A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day. **The Opportunity** This is an opportunity to be part of delivering two exciting major projects. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to progress their career in project management by being part of a dynamic and fast paced team. These projects are at the early stages of design so this will be an opportunity to be part of shaping the developments that respond to the needs of the community. **Key Responsibilities** - Assisting in all aspects of project management in relation to assigned major projects in accordance with Council’s PMF during the full project life cycle, and ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope and in accordance with the approved business case. - Assist in providing regular reports to the Project Owner and Project Control Group and to manage all aspects of the Project Working Group for assigned projects. - Assisting with all financial aspects of the project including budgetary control, complying with Council’s procurement and purchasing policy, adhering to Council’s tender and contract management process and submit reports on the progress and financial status of projects. - Co-ordinate and work with staff, consultants and contractors as required. - Ensure all Council’s policies and procedures are followed including implementing occupational health and safety actions and all relevant legislative requirements. To view the **Position Description**, click **here**. **About you** **_ To be successful in this role you will have the following:_** - Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, building or equivalent, or extensive and demonstrable technical expertise and experience in all aspects of project management, contract management and procurement. - Extensive experience in project management and the implementation of major works programs particularly as they relate to planning, design and construction of building, open space and civil infrastructure. - Experience in working with and contributing to multi-tasked team outcomes and work environment. - Current valid Victorian Driver’s Licence. **Culture and Values** Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future. We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are: - Motivate - Empower - Lead - Trust - Open - Nurture **Benefits** There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council: Staff Benefits | Melton City Council - 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year* - 5 weeks annual leave* - Flexible Working Hours - Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs - 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave **(Super is paid during parental leave)**: - 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave* - Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities - Australian Breastfeeding Association - Wellbeing initiatives - Subsidised Uniforms - Eligible for Full Time positions or Part Time positions Pro Rata and Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment. **How To Apply** If you require further information about the position, please contact **Barbara Mitrevski**, Major Projects Construction Lead on **92