Assistant Project Manager (Wsigp)

Assistant Project Manager (WSIG) Program

Number Of Positions: 2

Fixed Term Contract: [36 Months] – 35-hour week

Salary: Grade – Dependent on Experience

Location: Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program Project Delivery Office

Closing Date: 9 April 2024

Liverpool City Council will deliver four transformative city-shaping projects over the next three years, worth more than $150 million. The projects will be delivered by the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program Project Delivery Team, which comprises staff dedicated to driving excellence and creating the leading project delivery team in NSW local government.

 We are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support a Senior Project Manager to deliver a park and community building at Light Horse Park, Liverpool.

Ideally, the preferred applicant will come from a client-side project management background, have experience in development and construction management or possess similar skills gained from other related disciplines.

Applicants should have a demonstrated tertiary background in a related discipline and be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex projects of a built-form nature or open space development.

The preferred candidate will be charged with the responsibility to interpret strategic direction and build on their previous experience through working closely with a highly experienced Senior Project Manager.

They will be exposed to all aspects of project management including but not limited to:

• Design development and consultant co-ordination
• Review and interpretation of specialist reports
• Preparation of approvals
• Liaising with relevant government, non-government and internal stakeholders
• Interpret budgets, programs, and other project control documents
• Prepare briefing papers and reports to inform the PCG and steerco committees
• Prepare procurement packages including liaising with consultants and peers to prepare scope

The successful applicant will join a team environment that fosters inclusiveness and a strong delivery focussed work-ethic. They will need a positive attitude and a can-do approach to problem solving.

Salary offered would reflect previous experience.

If you’re looking to join a team that will drive excellence and where your skills and attitude will play a critical role, we want to hear from you.

We will offer the successful applicant:

• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.
• Flexible work arrangements – including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home).
• Competitive salary.
• Subsidised parking and a location within walking distance of Liverpool station.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Health and Wellbeing Leave and access our Employee Assistance Program.

Download the Position Description below.