Project Manager

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; In loco; AUD 98.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective stakeholder communication and expert project management. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, align with budgets and policies, and drive delivery for Geelong's community infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a tertiary qualification in project management or a related field, with proven capital project experience, and possess strong people and

Competenze

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field.
• Experience managing capital projects in construction, civil, or recreation facilities.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and local government.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Current Working with Children Card, Victorian Drivers Licence; National Police Check preferred.

Mansioni

• Supervise and manage the full project life cycle of assigned capital projects from start to close out.
• Deliver stakeholder management to mitigate risks and demonstrate project value to the community.
• Prepare contract documentation packages including drawings, specifications, and related items.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders via clear, concise communication.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture and support change initiatives.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery.

Conoscenze

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Risk management

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field

Working with Children Card

Victorian Drivers Licence

National Police Check preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Job no: 500926
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 7 - $109,342.91 pa plus super
Categories: Project Management and Capital Delivery

About the role

In this role, you will use your project management expertise to ensure successful project outcomes through effective communication with key stakeholders and the provision of specialist advice. A strong foundation in project management principles is essential for navigating challenges and delivering results that enhance our community’s infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Competently supervise and manage the full project life cycle of assigned capital projects, ranging in size and complexity, from start up to close out.
• Deliver exceptional stakeholder management to mitigate potential risks and demonstrate project value-add to the community and vested parties.
• Prepare contract documentation packages including drawings, specifications, and other items specific to individual projects.
• Maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders by communicating information and updates clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture, by supporting change activities and actively collaborating with team members to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Execute, monitor, and report on work progress against plans and budgets to ensure timely delivery in line with the relevant regulations and policies.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field and/or several years of demonstrated experience in Capital Project Management. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience in project management in either the construction management (civil or building) or recreation facilities areas.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
• A good knowledge of the construction industry and an understanding of local government.
• Good problem solving and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve task outcomes.
• Demonstrated people skills to support, influence, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Current Working with Children Card (employee).
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy .

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

We collect demographic data to help us learn who our advertisements are reaching and how we can reach an even more diverse audience. We are committed to building a more diverse team. Your responses to our demographic questions are strictly confidential and will not be individually shared.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 5:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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