Vacancy Details
Position: Project Manager
Organisation Unit: City Projects
Location: Melbourne
Tenure: Permanent, full-time
Closing: 11:45pm, Thursday 28 November 2024
Synopsis:
* A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
* Great employee benefits on offer
* $99,022 - $111,456 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11.5% Superannuation
About City of Melbourne
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
By joining us, you will become part of a dedicated, high performing and passionate team of project managers who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city for visitors and residents. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
If you have a genuine commitment and passion for making a difference in the community, this could be the role for you!
About the role...
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organising, and delivering projects on time, to budget, and within the scope and quality in project briefs. Projects are of a small to medium size across City Projects and generally to a total cost of less than $1 million. The role is accountable for the development and delivery of assigned projects including business case development, project planning, monitoring, reporting, quality management, contract management, stakeholder partnerships, and communications management.
Responsibilities will span the full project development lifecycle with a focus on delivery including project scope and specifications, procurement/tendering, managing consultants, contractors, and stakeholders (internal/external) to achieve the successful delivery of key milestones.
What you will bring… (Selection criteria)
* Must hold a relevant tertiary qualification to degree level in Project Management, Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent experience.
* A minimum of 3 years proven experience in project management delivering projects (related to design and construction activities) in a diverse organisation with multiple stakeholders.
* Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple projects on time, to budget and to client satisfaction within a structured reporting framework.
* Sound understanding of project management methodologies and a demonstrated understanding of standard forms of construction contracts and building industry practices.
* Proven ability to manage a project team of external consultants and contractors ensuring high level performance and taking decisive corrective action when necessary.
* High level relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders with a broad range of expectations and client needs which are often of a competing nature.
* Highly developed analytical, lateral thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive change and continual improvement.
* High level communication skills with the ability to convey and effectively impart project information and negotiate and influence outcomes.
* Ability to work within a high pressure environment and effectively manage multiple priorities within a complex environment.
What we offer...
* Exciting projects and supportive team who are recognised and rewarded
* Working within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunities for professional development, training, and study assistance to enhance your career progression
* Multicultural organisation that values diversity
* Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
* Salary sacrificing, MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more....
How to apply…
As part of the online application form you are required to:
* attach your resume
* attach a separate cover letter, detailing your skills and experience and how they align with the role and responsibilities of the position (no more than two pages).
If you applied for this role within the last 3 months, please do not re-apply.
Please address your covering letter to Livia Ying - Team Leader Buildings
For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact: Livia Ying via email: Livia.Ying@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Some positions will require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. All employees will be subject to a safety screening process including a police check.
City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We look for the right values, skills, and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.
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