Principal Major Projects Officer

City of Cockburn; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

super up to 16% + employee perks

Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and/w

Job summary

The City of Cockburn is seeking a Principal Major Projects Officer to lead delivery of significant capital projects and major community and civic infrastructure initiatives. The role requires governance, procurement, construction and handover oversight, with accountability for budgets and timelines.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors, building trusted relationships while shaping the future of City of Cockburn through strategic project leadership.

Qualifications

• Experienced project leader with a tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex capital works or infrastructure projects, ideally within local government, government or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong governance and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking and political awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major capital projects including Wally Hagan Community Basketball and Sport Facility, Civic and Community Precinct redevelopment, Prinsep Park development and Henderson Innovation Hub.
• Oversee planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, procurement, construction and handover within approved budgets and timelines.
• Build trusted relationships, manage project risk and strengthen organisational capability for major projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or related discipline

Job description

• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

Full Time, Fixed Term - 3 years

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country.

We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government - we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first.

Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About The Role

The Principal Major Projects Officer leads the delivery of some of the City of Cockburn’s most significant capital projects, including major community and civic infrastructure initiatives. Current projects include the Wally Hagan Community Basketball and Sport Facility, Civic and Community Precinct redevelopment, Prinsep Park development, Former Council Office Building Restoration and Henderson Innovation Hub.

With accountability across planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, procurement, construction and operational handover, the role ensures projects are delivered in line with strategic objectives, approved budgets, timelines and governance requirements. The position plays a key role in building trusted relationships, managing project risk and strengthening organisational capability in the delivery of major strategic projects.

About You

You are an experienced project leader with a tertiary qualification in project management, engineering or a related discipline, and a proven track record delivering large-scale, complex capital works or infrastructure projects, ideally within local government, government or another highly regulated environment.

You bring exceptional project governance and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead high-profile projects involving significant community, financial and organisational impact. You are confident managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors, while navigating competing priorities and complex stakeholder interests.

You are a strategic thinker with strong judgement, political awareness and outstanding communication skills. Your ability to establish disciplined project controls, drive accountability and deliver successful project outcomes makes you well suited to leading major projects that will shape the future of the City of Cockburn.

Project management certifications such as AIPM, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent senior project/program management credentials will be highly regarded.

Salary and Benefits

A competitive negotiable remuneration package will be offered based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Need more information?

We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Anton Lees, Acting Chief Executive Officer on [phone].

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date

Friday 2 October2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.