Address- Career development opportunity
- Flexible working options available
- Excellent employee benefits
- Full time position Cheltenham, Melbourne
- Band 6, $93,076 to $101,552 per annum plus superannuation
About us
Kingston City Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.
The role
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join the Project Management Office & Major Projects Team. Reporting to the Interface Project Manager, your role is to:
- Contribute to the delivery of a range of capital and strategic projects for the Kingston community.
- Play an important role in the facilitation and delivery of the Major Transport Projects (including Level Crossing Removal Projects, Suburban Rail Loop as well as other major road projects) within Kingston to ensure the projects provide the best possible outcome for the community.
- Work across the organisation to ensure all issues related to these projects are captured, coordinated, and related back to the relevant delivery authorities and internal decision-making bodies.
- Conduct project work on linkages to the new infrastructure with Council-initiated projects, in facilitating the implementation of a range capital projects and the delivery of the annual works program. Capital projects vary in size and complexity from major to minor works and the position holder will be accountable for ensuring approved capital projects are delivered within required timelines and budgets.
This largely autonomous role will be responsible to work with key stakeholders to lead the planning and delivery of a range of projects including capital buildings and strategic projects.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, civil or traffic engineering or another related discipline.
- Experience in developing and facilitating public space designs or liaising with major State Government entities on interface projects.
- Highly organised and team orientated.
- Communication, stakeholder / project management and working across multidisciplinary team experience.
- The ability to think on your feet and have an astute political acumen in project delivery will also be essential to be successful in the role.
- Previous experience within local government is desirable, but not essential.
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position, and the salary starts at $93,076 plus superannuation
As an employee of the Kingston City Council, you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
How to Apply
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download, please contact Interface Project Manager, Julian Birthisel via ***************@kingston.vic.gov.au or on 0428 785 ***.
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
