Project manager (12-month term, with potential for extension)

Project Manager (12-month term, with potential for extension)

Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley – Kununurra WA

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply.

The Organisation The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine landscape, outback adventures, world‐class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Office of the CEO team in Kununurra. This exciting 12-month contract opportunity will see you lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major infrastructure and capital works projects across the Shire, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end‐to‐end delivery of key infrastructure, civil and construction projects from planning through to completion;
• Developing and maintaining project execution plans, schedules, budgets, cashflows, risk registers and governance frameworks;
• Coordinating project design development and ensuring technical specifications meet relevant standards and legislative requirements;
• Supervising contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure safe, compliant and high‐quality project outcomes;
• Undertaking site inspections, monitoring project progress and resolving construction, compliance or delivery issues as they arise;
• Managing procurement and tender processes, including preparation of scopes of work, specifications, evaluations and contract negotiations;
• Administering contracts including progress claims, variations, extensions of time, practical completion and defects liability periods;
• Monitoring project expenditure and financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and reporting on project budgets and milestones;
• Preparing reports, grant applications, funding submissions and project updates for Council, management and funding agencies;
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with community groups, government agencies, First Nations stakeholders, elected members and other key stakeholders;
• Representing the Shire at community meetings, consultation sessions and public forums as required;
• Contributing to strategic planning, continuous improvement initiatives and long‐term infrastructure planning outcomes;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, procurement requirements, environmental and heritage obligations, and organisational policies and procedures;
• Promoting a safe workplace culture and actively participating in health, safety and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline;
• Current unrestricted WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence and an acceptable National Police Clearance;
• Demonstrated experience delivering major infrastructure or capital works projects;
• Strong contract administration and procurement skills;
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven experience managing project budgets, timelines and competing priorities;
• Experience working in Local Government, regional or remote environments is highly regarded;
• Postgraduate qualifications in Project Management and knowledge of project management and procurement systems are a plus.

Working Arrangements While it is strongly preferred that the incumbent of this position is fully residential, the Shire is also willing to consider hybrid working arrangements for the right candidate.

Salary and Benefits If successful, depending on your qualifications, skills and experience, you'll receive a competitive package between $195,000p/a – $245,000p/a with housing and vehicle provisions to be negotiated. This salary range is intended to be inclusive of applicable allowances, superannuation and non‐cash benefits.

As part of your employment, you will also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks annual leave;
• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co‐contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount;
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses;
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional "Local Government Days" per year;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Shire provided corporate uniforms;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• Variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.

Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro‐rata to casual, part‐time and maximum‐term roles.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.