Project Manager

City of Boroondara; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Different leave options

Health and wellbeing programs

Sustainable transport options

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

The City of Boroondara is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team on a 12-month parental leave backfill contract. You will lead end-to-end delivery of community building and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and adherence to budget.

Reporting to the Coordinator Building Projects, you will manage scopes, budgets, procurement, contracts and stakeholder engagement, while aligning with Council objectives and sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and contract administration skills are essential.
• Victorian Driver's Licence and White Card (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of community building and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, procurement and contracts; coordinate consultants and contractors; provide project reporting for informed decision-making.
• Ensure projects align with Council objectives and sustainability commitments.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Job description

12-month, full-time parental leave backfill opportunity

Lead end-to-end capital building projects that shape community spaces

$104,790 - $114,015 plus super and monthly RDO

Immediate start

About Boroondara

At the City of Boroondara, we work together to deliver services, infrastructure and community outcomes that make a positive difference. Guided by our values of Innovate, Integrity, Respect, Own-it, Collaborate and Customer, we are committed to creating a healthy, connected and sustainable community.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team in a full-time parental leave backfill position. Reporting to the Coordinator Building Projects, you will lead the delivery of community building and infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• You will manage project scopes, budgets, procurement and contracts, coordinate consultants and contractors, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and provide project reporting to support informed decision-making.
• You will also ensure projects align with Council objectives and sustainability commitments.

You will have relevant tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, together with demonstrated experience delivering capital works or building projects. Strong communication, stakeholder management and contract administration skills will be key to your success. A Victorian Driver's Licence and White Card (or equivalent) are required.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must hold valid working rights in Australia, and those progressing through the selection process will need to complete a National Police Record Check, a Working With Children Check and relevant pre-employment medical assessments if required.

Perks and benefits

There are lots of benefits our employees enjoy.

• Flexibility
• Different leave options
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Sustainable transport options and initiatives
• Personal and professional growth

The area now known as the City of Boroondara is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.

Boroondara is known for its urban sophistication, cultural richness and friendly environment.

The City of Boroondara is an innovative and values driven organisation. The community and customers are at the heart of everything Council does. Every day of the week Council delivers services that contribute to the quality of life and wellbeing of the 178,600+ community.

To deliver great services, Council understands the importance of investing in staff and empowering them to excel and make a positive impact on the community.

The area now known as the City of Boroondara is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people.

Boroondara is known for its urban sophistication, cultural richness and friendly environment.

The City of Boroondara is an innovative and values driven organisation. The community and customers are at the heart of everything Council does. Every day of the week Council delivers services that contribute to the quality of life and wellbeing of the 178,600+ community.

To deliver great services, Council understands the importance of investing in staff and empowering them to excel and make a positive impact on the community.