Capital Program Director

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Temporary Full Time until 26th November 2027
• Attractive salary range $180,000 - $200,000 + 11% Super + 3.5% civil liability + $10k car allowance
• 19 Day Month + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure Services and based in Windsor the primary purpose of the role is to provide leadership, coordination and direction to, and be accountable for, the delivery of Council's various Capital Programs, including the Capital Works Program, WestInvest Program and Infrastructure Recovery Program.

The Program Director will provide ongoing tactical and strategic support to the Director and Executive, developing sound systems of work, processes and frameworks and adequate project and program governance to deliver Council's Capital Programs proactively, collaboratively and responsibly.

About You

You will have tertiary qualification in portfolio/program/project management or a demonstrably related discipline with a formal certification in Project Management.You will have excellent interpersonal, communications and organisational skills to effectively engage your team and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with all relevant stakeholders. You will have the ability to demonstrate highly developed problem solving, critical thinking, negotiation and facilitation skills and the ability to build collaborative and consultative relationships with stakeholders and cross-disciplinary teams.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in portfolio/program/project management or a demonstrably related discipline
• Formal certification in project management ? e.g. PMBOK
• Demonstrated experience in leading and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of large scale, complex cross-disciplinary projects in a political environment
• Demonstrated experience in proactive stakeholder (internal and external) management and consultation
• Demonstrated experience in the proactive management of contracts and contractors
• Demonstrated experience in communicating clearly and persuasively, adapting style and message according to the needs of the audience, and the ability to formulate detailed reports and documents that clearly, concisely and effectively address omplex and sensitive issues and enable management to consider prudent decisions.
• Working With Childrens Check
• Class C Drivers Licence

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification, skills, and experience. There are great benefits and opportunities to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:

• 15-days sick leave a year
• Rostered Day Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council's People and Development Team on 02 4560 4***.

Applications close Sunday, 12 May 2024

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.