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SalaryPermanent Full Time (part time will be considered)
$95,403.67 - $102,717.13 pa (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)
Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime and working from alternate locations
Who we are
At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road. It is one of the tourists draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.
Your New Career
You will be joining a team of dedicated Project Managers in Council’s Program Management Office to drive delivery of a diverse range of projects for our community and environment. The Program Management Office leads project management practice across the organisation using a Project Delivery Framework with consistent approaches, tools and templates. Project managers work closely with their sponsors across a range of departments to deliver the best possible outcomes for projects.
What you will bring to the role
The successful candidate for this role will be dedicated to driving project progress to deliver great outcomes, with a strong focus on stakeholder communications and engagement. Cost, time, scope and risk management will be the centre of decision making while also considering opportunities to improve project outcomes, while fostering productive and positive relationships with stakeholders.
Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
- Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in project management or a related discipline.
- Ability to develop and apply project tools including project charters, project scheduling / planning, financial status reports, risk registers, stakeholder engagement plans and related project documentation
- Experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, often working to strict deadlines.
- Well-developed communication skills including the ability to engage with project stakeholders and prepare reports.
- Current Victorian driver’s licence.
- A current WWCC.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council). A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience/ knowledge of working in a Local Government environment.
- Experience in delivering projects in a complex environment.
- Experience in working in cross–organisational projects.
Working for us
Our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success.
What you’ll love
- Flexible working arrangements including working from home, flexitime, RDOs.
- Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow.
- Purchase of additional annual leave.
- Free onsite parking.
- Leave loading.
- Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program.
More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available on our website.
If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Charlie Drummond on 5261 0600.
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.
How to apply
Applications should include a:
- cover letter
- statement addressing the selection criteria
- copy of your resume.
Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.
To apply for this position, you must have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.
Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
Applications close at 11:59pm Sunday 25 February 2023
Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.
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To apply online please visit https://www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/About-us/Working-with-us/Employment. We will be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.
