Facilities and Open Space Senior Project Manager

Mitchell Shire Council; Broadford, Wallan, Kilmore; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives and EAP

Values-driven workplace culture

Opportunity to shape a fast-growing sh

Job summary

Mitchell Shire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of community and recreation building and open space projects. You will work with stakeholders, drive risk management and continuous improvement as part of an established team.

The role is permanent and full-time with a Monthly ADO, offering a collaborative and supportive environment aligned to our values and growth strategy in Victoria.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience delivering major building projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Balance competing priorities to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience with project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong reporting, governance and project documentation capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Green Star and BESS ESD assessment tools will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major and minor projects through design, planning, construction and closure.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with sponsors, external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including plans, programs and forecasting/reporting.
• Monitor performance, budgets and deliverables to stay on schedule and within scope and budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Reporting

Communication

Tools

Green Star

BESS ESD

Job description

Be part of Victoria's last great story of growth

Mitchell Shire is where the city meets the country. Located just 40 minutes north of Melbourne, we're home to thriving townships, beautiful natural landscapes and some of Australia's fastest-growing communities.

With a current population of more than 64,000 residents and forecast growth to over 220,000 by 2046, there has never been a more exciting time to join Mitchell Shire Council. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities to make a genuine difference to our community and help shape the future of one of Victoria's most dynamic municipalities.

At Mitchell Shire Council, you'll be part of a progressive, inclusive and supportive organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Together, we work as One Mitchell, guided by our values of Trusted, Engaged and Innovative.

About the Opportunity

The Facilities and Open Space Team are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of community and recreation building and open space projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and supportive team and provide end-to-end project management for a varied portfolio of projects. Working alongside stakeholders, you will drive project success through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management and continuous improvement practices.

Key responsibilities as Senior Project Manager include:

• Leading the delivery of major and minor projects, including through design, planning, construction and closure phases.
• Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with project sponsors, external stakeholders, consultants and contractors.
• Managing project risks. issues and dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation including project plans, programs and required forecasting and reporting.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets and deliverables to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope and budget..

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with a Monthly ADO.

Remuneration begins at $105.5K to $117.9K (Band 7) plus superannuation.

Why Mitchell?

At Mitchell Shire Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive and do their best work. In return for your contribution, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements where operationally possible
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program support
• A values-driven and supportive workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's fastest-growing municipalities
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to our community

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering great outcomes and enjoys working collaboratively with others.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven project management experience delivering major building projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• The ability to balance competing priorities to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience with project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong reporting, governance and project documentation capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Green Star and BESS ESD assessment tools will be highly regarded.

Want to Know More?

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Sheens Withers, Community Infrastructure Delivery Coordinator on 0437 129 192.

All applications must address the Key Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Safety

Mitchell Shire Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace that values different perspectives and upholds the highest standards of integrity, respect and responsibility. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities.

As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Working with Children Check where required for the role.

Our commitment is guided by the principles of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic), the Gender Equality Act 2020, the Climate Change Act 2017 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to participate fully and demonstrate your capabilities.

Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 28 September 2026.