Project Manager - Landscape and Public Space

Careers at Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime

12% superannuation

Competitive leave entitlements

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport access

Social clubs and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Project Manager for Landscape and Public Space to drive open space projects from planning through delivery in Blacktown. You will review landscape plans, coordinate consultants, manage tenders and procurement, monitor budgets and supervise site inspections.

You will engage with internal teams, residents and stakeholders to inform designs and ensure council standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in open space planning and design.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Managing multiple projects at different stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of open space, recreation and urban design projects from planning to delivery.
• Review landscape plans and coordinate consultants and contractors.
• Prepare tender and contract documents; manage procurement and budgets.

Skills

Open space planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Budget monitoring

Contract coordination

Education

Project management qualification

Landscape architecture

Urban design

Sports management

Job description

Project Manager - Landscape and Public Space

Help shape the parks, recreation facilities and public spaces used across Blacktown City every day. You take projects from planning and design through to delivery, creating practical spaces that support sport, recreation and community connection.

As Project Manager Landscape and Public Space, you manage a portfolio of open space, recreation and urban design projects. You review landscape plans, coordinate specialist consultants and contractors, prepare tender and contract documents, manage procurement and monitor project budgets. You undertake site inspections, track progress and resolve design or delivery issues as they arise.

You work with internal teams, sporting groups, stakeholders and residents to understand community needs and inform project designs. You manage consultation, provide advice on recreation and open space planning, monitor risks and ensure designs meet relevant standards and Council requirements.

This role suits an experienced project manager with qualifications in project management, landscape architecture, urban design, sports management or a related field. You must bring experience in open space planning and design, stakeholder management and managing multiple projects at different stages.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a term contract, full-time role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $2,347.81 per week
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Contact officer: Megan Oakes on 9839 6962

Internal ref: BCC1608, Term contract - 2 years