Address A total remuneration package of $150,000 – $160,000
(Negotiable dependent on skills and experience)
About the municipality
Enjoy endless sunsets, weekend country and river getaways and live in a thriving community with a great range of entertainment, retail and dining options. You will be tempted by abundant fresh produce the Mallee is famous for, including award-winning wineries, all offered farm gate direct or at regular farmers markets throughout the region.
About your opportunity
Swan Hill Rural City Council are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager with a minimum of ten years experience in Project Management and/or Civil and Municipal Engineering environment including construction and maintenance activities and contractor supervision.
This position will be responsible for implementing Council’s project management methodology and establishing a mature project management culture. The position will also be responsible for the project management of specified major projects and to lead and support continued growth and development of project management capability at council.
All about you
The successful candidate is required to have tertiary qualifications in Project Management and or Civil Engineering along with being able to prepare, develop, monitor and review budgets.
You must have high level communication skills in negotiation, facilitation, report preparation and conflict resolution. You will be outcome focused with the ability to work broadly across the organisation and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
A current Police Check (within last six months) is a requirement prior to employment.
What we can offer
Forget about long commutes. We offer work life balance with the mighty Murray River, nature and great activities right on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community. Join a workplace that is innovative and forward thinking.
This position attracts a total remuneration package of $150,000 – $160,000 (negotiable dependent on skills and experience). Superannuation is paid at 13% (2.5% above the Industry requirement). Council also has a flexible work option policy to help allow staff to achieve an appropriate work/life balance.
Employee Benefits
Flexible work arrangements like work from home, and flexibility in hours and days of work
Five weeks leave (4 weeks annual leave, 1 week awarded days off)
Purchased leave model of employment
Salary packaging options including a motor vehicle and superannuation salary sacrifice
12 days sick leave
Annual leave loading paid at 17.5 per cent
Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
Paid parental and adoption leave
Additional compassionate and carer’s leave
Council is also committed to career development and offers regular internal training programs, mentoring and leadership programs, and subsidised higher education and study leave. Staff also enjoy an active social club, staff events, and corporate wellness programs like subsidised gym memberships.
Applications close
This position does not have a closing date. The position will remain open until the right candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks.
