Project Manager

Mornington Peninsula Shire; Mornington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Generous leave provisions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a civil engineering/project management professional to deliver a portfolio of council projects from the Rosebud office. The role reports to the Team Leader - Building & Structural Projects and requires leadership of external consultants within the Shire’s delivery framework.

The ideal candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in civil engineering or project management, with experience in decision-making, risk assessment, and continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management, or a similar discipline.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Council infrastructure by managing an agreed annual portfolio of projects that meet community needs and expectations.
• Engaging and supervising external consultants in line with the Shire’s delivery framework, design guidelines, procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Assuring quality and satisfaction of the relevant objectives/stakeholder needs/legislated requirements.

Skills

Demonstrated decision making

Continuous improvement mindset

Risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or project management

Job description

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
• Security – Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Band 6 – $99,732.24 (excl. super).
  Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader - Building & Structural Projectsthe core responsibilities include:

• Delivering Council infrastructure by managing an agreed annual portfolio of projects that meet community needs and expectations.
• Engaging and supervising external consultants in line with the Shire’s delivery framework, design guidelines, procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Assuring quality and satisfaction of the relevant objectives/stakeholder needs/legislated requirements.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in civil engineering, project management, or a similar discipline.
• Relevant experience based on position banding.
• A demonstrated ability to weigh up competing demands and risks and make informed decisions.
• A continuous improvement mindset and an appreciation for having efficient systems of work that ensure consistency of output.

Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Sam Polatidis, Team Leader - Building & Structural Projects on 0407 863 ***.

Applications Close: Thursday 05 November 2026.