About the RoleThe role will play a key role in delivering some of the City's most exciting projects.
In the position you will plan, procure, and execute the delivery of community infrastructure projects.You will be required to engage with stakeholders, manage consultants and contractors and work in a collaborative manner seeking to achieve balanced outcomes on behalf of the organisation and Ballarat community.Reporting directly to the Manager Project Delivery, you will be responsible for the delivery of community infrastructure within the Major Projects business unit, in the Infrastructure and Environment division.
About You:The City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Project Officer with prior Project Management experience either in the delivery of community infrastructure for Local Government, or in the building construction industry in a design or site construction supervisory role.
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 be driven to deliver outcomes with a collaborative approach and be confident to navigate complex relationships and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.
Good knowledge of Project Management principles, technical experience in design or site supervisory and construction management context would be highly desirable.
We are seeking someone with: Tertiary qualification in relevant field or extensive experience in the construction industry in a project management or contract supervisory role.
Experience in architectural design, construction or refurbishment of community infrastructure as a project manager or site supervisor/foreperson Recent experience liaising and managing contractors particularly with regard to quality assurance.
Experience interpreting drawings and plans Strong stakeholder engagement skills Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to the position.