About the role:
Reporting to the Manager Project Delivery, the role forms
part of the Major Projects team in the Infrastructure and Environment division. The role will play a key role
in delivering some of the City's most exciting
high-profile projects. In
the position you will plan, procure, and execute high profile projects and
engage with stakeholders to deliver projects with a true business partnering
approach for the City of Ballarat.
About you:
The City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic and
collaborative Project Manager with experience in project management and in the
building and construction industry. To
be considered for this exciting opportunity you will demonstrate your ability
to plan and prioritise projects within a set timeframe and work collaboratively
with stakeholders and contractors to deliver desired outcomes. You will have
strong project management experience in successfully delivering community
infrastructure projects in excess of $5m. You will be driven to deliver
outcomes with a collaborative approach and be a strategic thinker equipped with
strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to navigate
complex relationships and interact with key internal and external
stakeholders.
Good knowledge of project management principles with recent
experience in site supervisory and managing contractors in the building
industry would be highly desirable. Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields
of construction management, engineering, project management, architecture are
also desirable, along with experience working within a government
department.
Key Selection Criteria:
* Tertiary
qualification or demonstrated experience in relevant field (construction
management, engineering, project management, architecture etc) with
well-developed project management skills.
* Demonstrated
ability in delivering community infrastructure in excess of $5m.
* Extensive
contract and contractor management experience, preferably from the local
government perspective.
* High standard of
report writing and project documentation.
* Demonstrated
budgeting, management and negotiation of variations and claims, cost
control and financial reporting experience.
* Excellent
interpersonal communication and stakeholder relationship management
skills.
* Knowledge and understanding
of health and safety issues relevant to the position.
Be Part of Something More:
Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.
Benefits
There's more to remuneration than just salary.
Here are some key benefits you might value:
* Learning and development programs
* Flexible work policies
* Employee benefits program
* MyWellbeing initiatives
To Apply
To apply for this position please click on the apply button
and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 30 January
2026.
Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current
resume and respond to the key selection criteria.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full
employment medical and police check.
Contact
For any additional questions, please contact Alex Gildea on
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