Address About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
And much, much more!
About Design and Projects
The Design and Projects department is responsible for the delivery of Council’s major capital works, which include buildings and civil infrastructure. Joining our team means working in a progressive City Council within a region on the rise. Penrith is expected to receive significant growth and investment in the next 20 years, and this position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work alongside a team of professionals responsible for achieving quality outcomes for architecture, landscape architecture, civil Design and project management.
About the role
We are seeking an expert to head up our Design and Projects team to provide effective leadership, direction and coordination of the design disciplines and capital works delivery from conception through to operational handover. You will be responsible for managing a team of talented and dedicated industry professionals, while fostering productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Essential criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience managing a multi-disciplinary team.
Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of major infrastructure projects as per the Project Management Office (PMO framework).
Ability to understand high level technical, contractual and commercial issues.
Demonstrated experience in achieving commercial outcomes related to the design, construction and delivery of key facilities, commercial or community property assets.
Demonstrated experience in financial management (infrastructure), budgetary and contracts administration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, explain and make recommendations to key stakeholders, including SMEs, contractors, senior management and Council.
Sound knowledge of EEO, current WHS policies and regulations and Corporate Governance requirements including PCBU sites.
Desirable criteria
Experience in Local Government, the public sector or a large, diverse organisation
Knowledge of relevant provisions of the Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and other legislation relating to infrastructure planning.
Remuneration Package: An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated based on the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred candidate. Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
This position requires the worker to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 or to hold a medical contraindication certificate.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact James Symonds, Capital Projects Director, on 0404 874 771.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
