Project Manager

Dungog Shire Council; Dungog; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Leaseback vehicle

Civil liability allowance

Extra leave during holidays

Outstanding team environment

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Job summary

Dungog Shire Council seeks a qualified Project Manager to plan, deliver and close out capital works projects within the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate. You will manage contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery that aligns with community expectations.

The role is full-time and on-site in the Hunter region, with a salary package of AUD 108,915.00 – 122,515.00 per year plus 12% superannuation and allowances.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and extensive relevant experience in civil engineering, project management or related discipline.
• Proven knowledge in contract management, quality and performance monitoring.
• Experience in delivering infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong financial management skills including budget control, cost forecasting and funding acquittal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and close out assigned capital works projects.
• Report to the Coordinator Capital Works and work with Contractors, Consultants and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with community expectations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

Department: Infrastructure and Assets

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $108,915.00 - $122,515.00

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Following a comprehensive service review, Council isimplementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation,focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities,improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governedand future-ready.

As part of this transformation, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Project Manager to plan, deliver and close out assigned capital works projects in accordance with Council's approved Capital Works Program.

Reporting to the Coordinator Capital Works and forming partof the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role manages contractors, consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with community expectations.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Qualifications and extensive relevant experience in civil engineering, project management, construction management or a related discipline.
• Proven knowledge and demonstrated experience in contract management, quality and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the delivery of infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong financial management skills including budget control, cost forecasting and funding acquittal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Be Rewarded:

This position is placed at Grade 13 of Council’s salary system and is a full-time, permanent position. The salary offered is in the range of $108,915 to $122,515 per annum plus 12% Superannuation, leaseback vehicle and civil liability allowance.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)
• Outstanding team environment
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years