Project Manager

(Full-Time 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract)

• Are you an experienced project manager with a proven track record in delivering high-quality infrastructure works on time, on budget, and to the highest standards?
• Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Whyalla through innovative and sustainable capital projects?
• We're looking for a skilled professional who brings strong project management experience, thrives in a dynamic environment, excels in stakeholder engagement, and is committed to achieving excellent community outcomes through effective project and contract management.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our Capital Works Delivery team within the Infrastructure Directorate. In this role, you will manage the planning, design, procurement, and delivery of a diverse range of capital works projects that support Whyalla City Council's strategic objective. Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and delivery of capital works projects from design to construction, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop project programs, schedules, budgets, procurement plans, and risk management strategies.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain clear communication.
• Manage contracts from tender preparation and evaluation through to administration, quality control, and handover of works.
• Monitor and report on project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with legislative, environmental, and WHS requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the community and key stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption and maximum benefit from projects.

About you:

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

If you possess the following qualifications and attributes, we want to hear from you:

• Proven project management experience in delivering capital works or infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong program management skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate works to meet annual business plan and strategic objectives.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets, cost estimates, and procurement processes, including tenders and contracts.
• Competency with the Microsoft suite of programs, specifically MS Project, Excel and Word.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Sound knowledge of WHS requirements, risk management, and quality control in a construction or infrastructure context.
• Highly developed problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering projects that achieve community, environmental, and organisational outcomes.
• Construction White Card, or willingness to obtain.
• Current South Australian Working with Children's Check, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Current Drivers License.

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council we manage Childcare services, Library, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium, Infrastructure and recreational facilities including a Visitor Information Centre.

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values in delivering each and every one of our services: We Care, We Work Together, We are Committed and We Own It.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

About Whyalla, South Australia:

The City of Whyalla is one of the largest regional cities in South Australia – it's a culturally diverse community, home to just over 21,000 people. Whyalla offers first-class facilities with a relaxed lifestyle, all set amongst gorgeous natural scenery – an ideal blend between the outback and the sea. Whyalla is a welcoming community with a well-established industry and retail base. Its residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with plenty of amenities, events and activities – everything is less than 10 minutes away. It also features the new state-of-the-art Whyalla Secondary College and the University of South Australia and TAFE campuses offering tertiary progression.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we're waiting for you

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following:

• PD - Project Manager

Enquiries can be directed to Les Jones, Manager Capital Works Delivery on

The salary applicable for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council's current Enterprise Agreement, paid at Level 6 commencing at $107,276 per annum.

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council's recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted.  Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process.  Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9.00am Tuesday, 2 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.