Senior Project Manager

2 months ago

Colac, Australia Mercy Community Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic suitably qualified individual to join our Project Management team as Senior Project Manager in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As the Senior Project Manager you will ensure that Council:

  • Efficiently and effectively manage and deliver capital projects in accordance with Council’s agreed project management framework.
  • Effectively manage contracts that this position is directly responsible for and provide contract management support and advice to other team members.
  • Provides adequate support to all stakeholders in the project delivery process, including project sponsors, to understand and deliver on their roles and responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate and manage the delivery of assigned capital works projects in partnership with project sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure that project delivery is in accordance with budget, governance and compliance requirements, including required procurement policies and processes, to achieve required outcomes.
  • Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with Council’s project management framework, methodology and systems.
  • Provide support to and advise the Coordinator on issues relating to the achievement of short and long term project objectives, and implement strategies to achieve efficiencies, mitigate risk and ensure delivery of the annual capital works program and nominated operational projects.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering (civil), project management, construction management or equivalent with relevant experience in the end to end delivery of projects in the built environment (civil, open space, buildings and structures etc.).
  • Relevant experience in project management of small to large scale projects in varying business environments.
  • Experience in contract administration and supervision.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of Standards, Codes and Regulations applicable to the delivery of civil and building projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Project and MS office suite.
  • Current Drivers Licence.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $96,918.12 to $107,051.36 per annum plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
    3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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