Job Title: Band 6 Capital Projects Manager
This is a high-profile and visible role in one of Australia's fastest growing municipalities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Portfolio Leads to manage project demands and deliver council's diverse and complex portfolio.
About Us
Melton City Council is a vibrant and diverse municipality, striving to provide its community with state-of-the-art amenity and facilities. We invest in innovation, offering professional and personal development, generous leave and flexibility to staff, while also fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
About You
* Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, building or equivalent with some project management experience, or lesser formal qualification with substantial experience in project management and contract management.
* Experience in procurement and contract management and administration.
* Experience in managing landscape, building and civil contracts in a Local Government setting.
* Monitoring and development of financial and other reporting for all areas within the responsibility of the position.
Culture and Values
We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values represent us as an established growth Council and are reflected in everything we do:
* Motivate
* Empower
* Lead
* Trust
* Open
* Nurture
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Capital Projects Senior Portfolio Lead in the program management of Council's suite of capital projects and in the planning, development, programming, design, construction and handover of same, including contributing to the development of Council's ten year capital works program.
2. Responsible for all aspects of project management in relation to assigned capital projects in accordance with Council's PMF during the full project life cycle, and ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope and in accordance with the approved business case.
3. Provide regular reports to the Project Owner and Project Control Group and to manage all aspects of the Project Working Group for assigned projects.
What We Offer
16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)