Project Manager

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the delivery (from initiation to handover) of a diverse, complex and at times, sensitive range of capital projects and programs from across the organisation within the P3M Project Management Framework.
On a daily basis you will:

• Project Manage the delivery of a significant volume of capital projects and programs, ranging in size, nature, sensitivity, and complexity, from initiation to operational handover.
• Apply relevant project management principles and practices with particular emphasis on Council's P3M (based on PMBoK Principles) to achieve desired outcome meeting time, quality, and budget requirements.
• Negotiate, mediate, and resolve complex project management and contractual issues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to establish and maintain strong, effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure high levels of engagement, communication, and satisfaction.

About You
The successful candidate should have extensive experience in the project management of a wide range of projects and programs. You will possess excellent communication, negotiation, advocacy, and stakeholder management skills. Strong report writing, budgeting and financial skills are essential for success in the role.
Qualifications

• Recognised degree qualification in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or other related discipline.
• Class 'C' Driver's license

What's on offer:
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $121,735 to $134,009 plus 11% Superannuation.
In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
• Free onsite parking & onsite gym
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, Flu Shots)

Participation in Council's Motor Vehicle Scheme will be discussed with the successful applicant.
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please email Ron Pidcock- rpidcock@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 17th, March 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.