Project Manager, Civil Projects

6 days ago

Sandringham, Victoria, Australia Bayside City Council Full time

Employment Status:
Permanent

Days & Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday totalling 38 hours per week

Competitive Salary:
Band 6 - $101,833 p.a -
111,108.57 p.a (depending on experience)
+ 12% superannuation

Location:
Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home as projects allow

About Us:

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be 'sector leading' in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
,
Customer Experience
and
Results Matter
.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving - and excited about our future - as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Project Services Department as a Project Manager in the Civil Projects team, reporting to the Team Leader. You'll manage capital projects end-to-end, supported by the wider team, and work across civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, traffic systems, landscaping, carpark upgrades and other related projects.

You will be responsible for:

  • Delivering civil infrastructure capital projects, focusing on the full project lifecycle—Concept, Plan, Deliver, and Close—to ensure professional and timely execution
  • Ensuring projects are delivered within organisation defined systems and processes while meeting time, quality and budget outcomes.
  • Ensure works and services are procured and awarded in accordance with Council's Procurement Policy and Guidelines at all times
  • Perform contract management and administration duties in accordance with Councils systems and guidelines and oversee construction sites in a safe manner

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

  1. Developing project scope documents, undertaking site assessments, preparing cost estimates and cashflow, preparing and maintaining project schedules and managing permit approvals to ensure a project is set up for successful delivery
  2. Have the ability to effectively brief and manage consultants, contractors, community members, clients, and other project stakeholders throughout the life of the project in a professional and engaged manner from inception to handover
  3. Confidence in performing Contract Management and Administration duties in accordance with Council's systems and governance guidelines
  4. Possess experience in community and stakeholder management
  5. Effectively communicate and respond to external and internal enquiries within area of expertise and knowledge

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

  • Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
  • Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
  • Current Drivers Licence

What we can offer you in return:

  • A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year
  • Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts
  • Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive
  • A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach
  • Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

How to apply:

  1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Descriptionon Bayside City Council Careerspage
  2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role
  3. Click Apply to submit your application
  4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager

Applications close:
Sunday 2 November 2025

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Iqbal Kabiron or via email

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of
Respect Each Other
,
Own It
,
Work Together
and
Find Better Ways
.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

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