Project Manager - Landscape Services

Project Manager - Landscape ServicesBuilt & Natural Environment | Regional WAPosition No: 086/2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

• Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
• Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?
• We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
• We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
• A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

Imagine a future with usThe City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort).At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.But enough about us, let’s talk about youWe are in the market for an experienced and qualified Project Manager, you are passionate about your profession and enjoy the rewards of a good challenge. At CoM we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive and enthusiastic.As the Project Manager, working in a small team of Landscape Architects, you will provide the project delivery functions for the City’s streetscape and public open space development programs. The team plays an important role in serving the community through the coordination of key internal and external meetings and workshops, engagement opportunities and attending to community enquiries. The team also provides expert landscape design and construction advice to and on behalf of the organisation, through commenting on future proposals for landscape upgrades within Mandurah.What impact will you make?

• You value working as a team when getting the job done and carefully consider the perspectives of others when making decisions.
• You love a challenge and are dedicated to a philosophy of continual improvement.
• You value effective community engagement and can gain and maintain public support through the life of a project.
• You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community.

What can you bring to the team?

• Diploma level qualification in Project Management or a similar or relevant discipline, e.g Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Building.
• White card or Construction Induction Training Card (CITC)
• Current unrestricted ‘C’ class national drivers’ license.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a professional project management capacity. role.
• Sound knowledge of current landscape construction methods/ techniques, utilities, services, and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of the building approval/ permit process and relevant codes, and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contracts, contract law and project management principles.

The finer detailsThis full time Level 7 position attracts a salary range of $105,124 - $111,701 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a restricted private use of a City vehicle (contributory).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at . For further information or any enquiries, please contact
Jenny Cooper on (08) 9550 3696. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.Why work with us?You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

• A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
• Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
• Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
• Discounted medical insurance
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
• Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home options.
• Transparent performance framework.
• Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support.
• A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program
• Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more!

Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer