Project Manager

About Us

Corporate Information Services is responsible for managing projects and operations relating to secure solutions, networks, data, software, hardware, and digital platforms. We ensure seamless communication and technological innovation are at the forefront of operational efficiency and public services.  

We have embarked on a transformation where a collaborative working environment is a must to deal with complex challenges that come from being the largest city by population in WA that wants to lead the way in all aspects.  We are an enthusiastic team that embraces innovation where you will be supported to grow, learn new ways and technologies, and achieve.

Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the technological foundation of our community and drive its advancement into the future.

About the Position

The City has several excellent opportunities for dynamic and experienced ICT professionals to deliver our technology projects within the City. These positions will ensure that all project requirements, resources, costs, and schedules are on track and will manage all aspect of the project end-to-end.

This position is a full-time, maximum term position until 31 August 2024, with the likelihood of extension beyond this date.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Project Manager will include:

• Focus on delivery of the highest business value as timely as possible;
• Focus on identifying and mitigating project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth execution and minimising disruptions;
• Contribute to updates of the Project Management Framework, Software Development Standards and Procedures, templates and tools to ensure consistency in project delivery;
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, peers, and executives, to facilitate seamless communication and project alignment;
• Manage projects concurrently against performance targets on scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality and benefits;
• Monitor project progress and formally report on issues and exceptions to inform management decisions and escalation;
• Manage project budgets efficiently, tracking expenses, optimising resource allocation, and delivering value for investment;

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Relevant project management industry certification or equivalent deemed experience (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP or AGILE PM);
• Possession of relevant solutions development certification or equivalent deemed experience in an agile environment (e.g. Human Centred Design, Business Analysis, Scrum Master, DevOps, DevSecOps, ITIL 4);
• Significant experience in managing and leading small to large complex projects/programs that deliver business application and/or technology solutions.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

What We Offer

The City offers some amazing benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)
• Working with an amazing group of people!

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain a:

• Copy of Australian driving licence
• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical
• The right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you are interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Paraic Reddington (***************@stirling.wa.gov.au)

Applications close 4pm on 15 MARCH 2024, however, please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply now.

Attachments:
- Position Description Project Manager February 2024.pdf