Assistant Project Manager

City of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

12% Superannuation

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Career development

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of Queen Victoria Market renewal projects. You will provide project coordination, administration and reporting across multiple renewal initiatives, working with the Principal Project Manager and stakeholders to ensure timely milestones.

This role offers hybrid working, strong career development and a clear path to advance in a high-profile city renewal program in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant Assistant Project Manager/Contract Administration experience within construction, architecture and/or engineering.
• Experience creating, updating and managing schedules using MS Project.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills, with the ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of precinct renewal projects through effective project coordination and administration.
• Coordinate project activities across the Precinct Renewal, City Projects and broader project teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials and project updates.

Skills

MS Project

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Melbourne’s most significant city renewal projects - Queen Victoria Market!
• $101,498 + 12% Superannuation

Synopsis

• Melbourne’s most significant city renewal projects - Queen Victoria Market!
• Contract until November 2028
• $101,498 + 12% Superannuation

About The Role

Join a high-profile precinct renewal program and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects that will help shape the future of Melbourne.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project coordination, project management and administrative support across a range of renewal initiatives. Working closely with the Principal Project Manager and key stakeholders, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, monitoring and reporting of project activities and deliverables.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project professional looking to further develop their project management career while working on complex and meaningful projects within a collaborative team environment.

A Little More About The Role

• Support the delivery of precinct renewal projects through effective project coordination and administration.
• Coordinate project activities across the Precinct Renewal, City Projects and broader project teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting materials and project updates.

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you will help deliver what is most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We are proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it is your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About You

You are an organised and proactive professional with experience supporting projects in a coordination or project management capacity. You have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What Your Experience Might Look Like

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant Assistant Project Manager/Contract Administration experience within construction, architecture and/or engineering.
• Experience creating, updating and managing schedules using MS Project.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills, with the ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and ensure matters are handled in a timely and professional manner.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Reza Ramjerdi – Principal Project Manager QVMPR Delivery, [e-mail]

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.