Project Manager (12-month term, with potential for extension)

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley; Kununurra; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Employer superannuation 12%

Salary packaging options

Local Government Days

Job summary

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley invites applications for a Project Manager in Kununurra. This 12-month term will lead planning, coordination and delivery of major infrastructure and capital works, ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will oversee design, procurement, contracts and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on safe, high-quality project delivery and strong financial governance. Hybrid arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience delivering major infrastructure or capital works projects.
• Strong contract administration, procurement, budgeting and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of key infrastructure and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, budgets and governance frameworks.
• Coordinate design development to meet standards and legislative requirements.
• Supervise contractors and project teams for safe, compliant outcomes.
• Monitor progress, resolve issues and manage procurement and tender processes.
• Prepare reports, funding submissions and project updates for Council and agencies.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Budget and schedule management

Risk assessment

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Project management systems

Job description

Project Manager (12-month term, with potential for extension)

Applications Close (AWST): 11:00 PM 27/09/2026
Salary up to: $200,000 plus
Occupation: Building/Construction
Work Type: Maximum Term - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA

As an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.

TheOrganisation

The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.

TheEast Kimberley

The East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.

TheOpportunity

New applicants are invitedto apply for this exciting Project Manager Role, to join our teamin Kununurra. This 12-month contract opportunity will see you leadthe planning, coordination and delivery of identified majorinfrastructure and capital works projects across the Shire,ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget andin accordance with legislative and regulatoryrequirements.

Your responsibilities willinclude:

• Managingthe end-to-end delivery of key infrastructure, civil andconstruction projects from planning through tocompletion;
• Developing andmaintaining project execution plans, schedules, budgets,cashflows, risk registers and governanceframeworks;
• Coordinating projectdesign development and ensuring technical specifications meetrelevant standards and legislative requirements;
• Supervising contractors,consultants and project teams to ensure safe, compliant andhigh-quality project outcomes;
• Undertaking siteinspections, monitoring project progress and resolvingconstruction, compliance or delivery issues as theyarise;
• Managingprocurement and tender processes, including preparation ofscopes of work, specifications, evaluations and contractnegotiations;
• Administering contractsincluding progress claims, variations, extensions of time,practical completion and defects liability periods;
• Monitoring projectexpenditure and financial performance, identifying risks andopportunities, and reporting on project budgets andmilestones;
• Preparing reports, grantapplications, funding submissions and project updates forCouncil, management and funding agencies;
• Buildingand maintaining positive relationships with community groups,government agencies, First Nations stakeholders, electedmembers and other key stakeholders;
• Representing the Shireat community meetings, consultation sessions and public forumsas required;
• Contributing tostrategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives andlong-term infrastructure planning outcomes;
• Ensuringcompliance with relevant legislation, procurement requirements,environmental and heritage obligations, and organisationalpolicies and procedures;
• Promoting a safeworkplace culture and actively participating in health, safetyand wellbeing initiatives.

Tertiary qualifications inCivil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or arelated discipli ne, together with a current unrestricted WA‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and an acceptable National PoliceClearance, are essential for this role.

You will also need demonstrated experiencedelivering major infrastructure or capital works projects, strongcontract administration and procurement skills, the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, excellent written andverbal communication skills, and proven experience managing projectbudgets, timelines and competing priorities.

Experience working in Local Government, regional or remoteenvironments, postgraduate qualifications in Project Management,and knowledge of project management and procurement systems will behighly regarded.

More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.

WorkingArrangements

While it is strongly preferred that theincumbent of this position is fully residential, the Shire is alsowilling to consider hybrid working arrangements for the rightcandidate.

Salary andBenefits

If successful, depending onyour qualifications, skills and experience, you’ll receive acompetitive package between $195,000p/a -$245,000p/a with housing and vehicle provisions to benegotiated. This salary range is intended to be inclusive ofapplicable allowances, superannuation and non-cashbenefits.

As part of your employment,you will also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeksannual leave
• 12%employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up toanadditional 5%in co-contributions when theemployee contributes an equivalent amount
• Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
• 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
• Flexibleworking arrangements
• Shireprovided corporate uniforms
• Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services

Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.