Public Realm Project Manager — Playspaces & Community Spaces

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Monthly RDO

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of public realm capital works and early years facilities. You will oversee design development, permits, construction supervision and contract administration from concept through to completion.

The role requires strong organisation, budgeting, and stakeholder liaison with consultants, contractors and community groups. Hybrid work arrangements and a maternity leave backfill of 12 months are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, landscape architecture, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.
• Sound understanding of design, construction principles, budgeting, procurement and contract management.
• Experience in open space/public realm and community infrastructure projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple capital works projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee design development, procurement, tendering, and contract administration processes.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure design compliance and safety standards.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, financial reports and funding allocations.
• Provide timely project updates and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and community groups.
• Develop innovative solutions to design and construction challenges to promote cost efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication

Budgeting & procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, landscape architecture, or related field

Job description

Project Manager - Public Realm & Community Spaces

Project Manager – Public Realm & Community Spaces

Reference number: 11321

• Full-time temporary position - maternity leave backfill for 12 months
• Band 6 role - salary commencing at $100,577.99per annum, plus 12% superannuation (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Monthly RDO available

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Public Realm Capital Projects team to oversee the delivery of public playspaces and other capital works associated with Council’s early years facilities. The Public Realm team sits within the Engineering Services & Capital Works Delivery Department. This role is responsible for the effective delivery of assigned capital works projects from concept through to completion including design and documentation oversight, permits and approvals, construction supervision, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple capital works projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Oversee design development, procurement, tendering, and contract administration processes.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with agreed design specifications, safety standards, and Council policies.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, financial reports, and funding allocations.
• Provide timely and accurate project updates, reports, and executive briefings.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants, community groups, and external agencies to ensure clear communication and positive working relationships.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to complex design and construction challenges, promoting cost efficiency and timely decision-making.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, landscape architecture, or a related field, supported by practical experience managing design and construction projects.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver multiple projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Well-developed communication and negotiation skills that will enable you to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• A sound understanding of design and construction principles, budgeting and procurement processes, and contract management is essential.
• Experience in the delivery of open space, public realm and/or community infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

Next Steps

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City CouncilApplication Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please contact Nick Vincett, Senior Project Manager Public Realm and Civil Infrastructure (03) 9243 1*** to seek further insights on the role.

If you'd like to view the Position Description, learn more about what we do, or find out why Moonee Valley City Council is a great place to work, visit our Careers website at https:https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/work/my-career/work-with-us/

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.

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