Capital Works Project Officer

• Lead the delivery of our active open spaces
• Ongoing, Full-time role
• Werribee location with onsite parking
• Band 6 salary of $98,346.36 plus super and fortnightly RDO

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

The Capital Works Project Officer plays a critical role, driving the delivery of our landscape and active open space capital program. You will join our Landscape Design and Delivery Team to assist in the design, planning and delivery of recreation, landscape and open space Capital Works Projects.

You will project manage a range of projects that implement Councils Sports Facility Strategy and active open space master plans. You will lead projects across the full project lifecycle to handover, ensuring effective planning, documentation and engagement. It is an opportunity to truly enhance the landscape and open spaces and liveability across our city.

What you will do

• Full lifecycle project management of recreational landscape and open space asset delivery
• Manage funding deliverables, maintaining appropriate records and documentation to support funding partners
• Oversee ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works and manage external resources and contractors
• Lead tendering process in partnership with Councils procurement team
• Prepare specifications and project briefs, ensuring positive engagement with internal, external and community stakeholders

What you will bring

• A passion for landscape and recreational open spaces
• Experience working within government procurement and Capital Works practices and standards
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate with a range of different audiences
• Tertiary qualification in project management, landscape architecture or related field
• A continuous improvement mindset with a positive, proactive, and flexible attitude

Be part of something more

Take a look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce. Ask us how this role can be worked.

So, are you ready to shape new possibilities? 

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and sending us a cover letter and your resume. We do not require any selection criteria to be addressed.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter Grogan, Team Leader Landscape Design & Delivery, on 8734 5420.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM on Sunday 7 April 2024.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.