Group and Team: City Projects Group, Programming and Delivery Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $119,423 to $129,372 per annum + 13.5% superannuation
About the Role
The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works projects that shape Hobart's community and infrastructure. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery. It brings together stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. This position offers exposure to a broad range of projects across council assets. These include playgrounds, stormwater, pavilions, road renewals, bridge strengthening and sporting grounds lighting. It provides a unique opportunity to grow delivery capability while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the local community, all within a collaborative and values led council environment.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
* a diverse and varied project portfolio across community, civil and infrastructure assets
* the opportunity to deliver projects with visible impact across the city
* a locally based role supporting a strong work life balance
* a collaborative, values driven organisation focused on people, accountability and innovation
* strong pipeline of works supporting long-term delivery stability
About You
The successful candidate will bring strong experience delivering complex capital works or infrastructure projects, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects through to completion. They will demonstrate sound judgement, strong commercial and contract management capability, and a proactive approach to risk and problem solving.
Key Attributes
* experience delivering mid to large-scale projects
* strong contract, commercial and risk management capability
* ability to work across multiple projects with competing deadlines
* effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* a collaborative, values‐driven approach to delivery
Qualifications
* degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
* current driver's licence
* relevant professional accreditation (e.g. PMP, CPEng) is desirable
Benefits and Additional Information
We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer:
* Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
* Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
* A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
* Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
* Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
* Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
* An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
* Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
EEO and Commitment to Safety
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‐employment background checks including reference checks, verification of qualifications, national Criminal History Check and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards in our recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well‐being of children and young people in our community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr