Capital Works Program Manager

Position No: 088/2025
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving
regional City committed to organisational excellence?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to
exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
We work together with you to create a culture based on
respect, trust and inclusiveness.
We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open
to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to
create your own experience with us.
Imagine a future with us
The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural
ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah.
We not only support
and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities
but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst
considering the impact to our beautiful environment.
At the City of
Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people
and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.
At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are
fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an
inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms.
We're
committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace,
where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve
their full potential.
Every day, your work will make an impact that
matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion,
collaboration and high performance.
At CoM you will find unrivalled
opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
We are in the market for an outstanding individual to support
the effective and efficient planning, programming and management of
the City's capital works program.
What impact will you make?
You are friendly, supportive, and actively listen to the
needs of others.
You have a welcoming and respectful customer service
disposition when dealing with both your internal and external
customers.
You enjoy working with people, can build strong
relationships and are open to others' opinions.
You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect, and learn
from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.
You lead a culture of continuous improvement including
using emerging systems and technology.
What can you bring to the team (for further details
please refer to the attached Position Description)?
Degree in a relevant discipline (project management,
engineering, accounting or business administration).
Five years or more experience in relevant capital work
planning/programming or project management, preferably within
Local Government.
Knowledge of the project management principles and process
from client brief to handover.
Knowledge of Local Government annual and Long-Term
Financial Plan budgeting processes.
Current unrestricted 'C' class driver's
licence.
The finer details
This permanent full-time Level 8 position attracts a salary of
$118,597 gross per annum.
All applications received are reviewed on
merit.
Where applicants do not meet all the requirements of the
attached position description including qualifications/licences, a
revised classification and associated remuneration may be
offered.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or
thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application
process for accessibility reasons this is available upon
request.
As part of our recruitment process, preferred applicants will be
required to complete a drug and alcohol test.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you?
Great
To apply
please visit our Careers page at .
For further information or any enquiries, please contact
Mathew Tapscott, Executive Manager Built Environment on
(08) 9550 3***.
Applications for this position are open until a suitable
pool of candidates is received.
This means the vacancy may
close without notice.
If you are interested in this position, we
highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Why work with us?
You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of
choice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing local
authorities.
Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, a
City that is thriving and connected to its people and nature"
and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity,
excellence, courage and innovate.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe
organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is
embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and
volunteers.
There are many advantages in working for the City,
including:
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including
salary sacrificing options
Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth
by train and car
Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with
matching additional contributions made by the City in
accordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement
Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation
centre membership
Discounted medical insurance
Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your
amazingness and take your career to the next level
Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day
month and working from home options
Transparent performance framework – approach your
work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to
professional development plans agreed on by you and your line
manager
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many
forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental,
study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and
bereavement leave.
Employee Assistance Program support
A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate
uniform and much more
Casey MihovilovichChief Executive
Officer
Attachments:
- Capital Works Program Manager - Position Description.pdf