Project Manager Major Projects

Join the new team whose focus is to successfully deliver large scale and complex civil infrastructure projects across council.

Salary
$109,055* to $121,609* per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation and a 9 day fortnight. *Award increase of 3% to be applied from 14 July 2025. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role
The Project Manager Major Projects will have management responsibility for the overall effective and timely delivery and implementation of Council's larger, multi-year and complex major projects delivered through the Infrastructure & Major Projects Division.

Position requirements:

Qualifications and licences

• Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil), eligible for Corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or, other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Project management qualification
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Current General Construction Induction Training Card

Experience, skills and knowledge

• Demonstrated experience relevant to the role including experience in managing and delivering major complex civil infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in contract management associated with multi--scale civil infrastructure projects including cost estimations, preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, contract administration and management.
• Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes within the context of project management.
• Significant knowledge of procurement guidelines and experience in the preparation of tender documentation and assessment of contractor capability and contract administration.
• Proven technical, financial, project management and leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position, and a demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Strong time management and organisational skills together with proven experience managing multiple projects, demonstrating flexibility and driving effective decisions in tight timeframes.
• Deep understanding and experience in risk assessment of projects, activities and tasks, work health and safety, and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements of relevant acts and regulations for delivering large scale infrastructure projects.
• Local Government experience (desirable).

About you
Extensive experience in delivering large scale complex civil infrastructure projects and ability to work with multiple stakeholders in negotiating and influencing positive project outcomes. If you are a critical thinking person with a can-do attitude able to manage conflicting priorities and
demands in a busy project environment, then this position is for you.

Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu
• vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

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