Open Space Project Manager | Hybrid Parks Lead

Careers at Council; Shire of Yarra Ranges; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Policy

Leave entitlements

Health & wellbeing

Education Assistance

Job summary

Yarra City Council invites a seasoned project manager to join the Strategic Projects, Parks and Open Space team to deliver capital works in parks and public realm, overseeing procurement, planning, design, and budgets.

Flexibility and wellbeing are emphasized with hybrid work, development pathways, and a climate-conscious culture. The role offers leadership across project lifecycles and collaboration with colleagues to improve public spaces.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering capital works projects.
• Experience in contract procurement/management.
• Ability to manage budgets and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital works projects in parks/open spaces from inception to construction.
• Oversee contract management, procurement, and risk management.
• Coordinate planning, design, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Contract procurement

Budget management

Planning & design

Leadership

Job description

Yarra City Council invites a seasoned project manager to join the Strategic Projects, Parks and Open Space team to deliver capital works in parks and public realm, overseeing procurement, planning, design, and budgets.

Flexibility and wellbeing are emphasized with hybrid work, development pathways, and a climate-conscious culture. The role offers leadership across project lifecycles and collaboration with colleagues to improve public spaces.