Project Lead - Safe Local Roads and Streets Programs
Temporary Part Time - 30.4 Hours per week until 31 December 2026
Location: Morwell
Band 6 Salary Range: $49.21 to $53.37 per hour plus 12% Superannuation
Department: City Asset
About This Role
This position offers the Project Lead the delivery of the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program (SLRSP) which supports the development and implementation of a suite of road safety infrastructure projects on local roads.
You will play a crucial role in carrying out investigations and project manage design of civil infrastructure for works to be completed whilst supporting the development and implementation of strategies for stakeholder and community engagement to make a lasting impact.
About You
For this role we are seeking someone who has experience in managing and delivering projects within a local government, construction or related environment including the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver project on time and within budget.
You will also need:
- A degree or diploma in a relevant field or a lesser qualification along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with a demonstrated knowledge of general civil project delivery.
- Experience in contract supervision and the ability to work as part of a team and develop a positive internal working environment.
- Willingness to engage with and undertake ongoing professional training and development to maintain and enhance professional expertise and competence.
- Additional studies relating to municipal engineering and management/finance and experience in local government engineering would be highly desired but is not essential
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into compelling work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal chance employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
We offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Please apply (and submit your responses to the Key Selection Criteria) via the Latrobe City Council website.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM Friday 5 December 2025.
Contact Daniel Kelabora - Coordinator Engineering Services on for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at or by calling.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at or call noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
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