Project Manager

Reference Number: S

Closing Date: 01/09/2025

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (2 years with an additional 2 year option)

Project Manager – 2 years

• Picton location
• Temporary Full-Time - possible extension of 2 years
• Salary from $114, % Superannuation
• 35-hour week with flex-time system and hybrid working arrangements

About the opportunity:

As the 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, providing 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:

• Tertiary qualification/s in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building or construction or related discipline.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the planning, scheduling and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects which include but not limited to civil, buildings and public domain works with high community/political visibility.
• Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to develop and/or oversee the preparation of tender and contract documentation, complex briefings and technical reports and community consultation / notification.
• Working knowledge of AS4000 contracts and their administration
• Demonstrated experience with field supervision and Quality Assurance
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate to project stakeholders
• 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.

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,

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.

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