Program Manager – Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program

Be passionate. Be progressive.Hawkesbury City Council.

• Attractive salary package
• 19 Day Month
• Leaseback Vehicle + On-Site Parking
• Discount Gym Membership

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 Capital Program Director and based in Windsor NSW, this
position manages the program for Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program
(formerly WestInvest) in a 3 year temporary, full time position.

Internally titled WestInvest Project Coordinator, the primary purpose of
the position is to drive the delivery of Council’s transformative Capital Works
Program funded by the State Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants
program (formerly WestInvest) for the Hawkesbury Community. The position provides
leadership and guidance to the Program Delivery Team, with the support of the
Capital Program Director, and takes responsibility for the internal and
external reporting on the delivery of the program.

About You

You will have an extensive
history of successfully delivering Capital Works and Infrastructure programs of
work. You will have a strong background in building and leading high performing
teams, with a focus on customer service and continuous improvement. You will
have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain
effective relationships across various stakeholder groups and will be committed
to achieving organisational targets and objectives to achieve Council’s purpose
of building a Hawkesbury that is loved by its people.

Essential Criteria

• 10+ years experience delivering Capital Works and Infrastructure programs of work above $5m
• A strong background in building, managing and leading high performing teams
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Construction or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated
  experience and understanding of relevant Project Management and Contract
  Management practices and principles
• Extensive
  financial management experience ie. budget controls, estimations and resource
  planning
• Knowledge
  and application of relevant legislation including the Local Government Act and
  Regulation & Securities of Payment Act
• Class C
  Drivers Licence
• Workcover
  WHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW
• Local Government experience highly desired

The Rewards

An attractive salary will be
negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualification,
skills, and experience.

• 15-days
  sick leave
• Rostered
  Day Off
• 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, 28 January 2024.

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

Please note that the canvassingof Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify theapplicant from this process.