AddressAbout Us :
Katherine Town Council is the Municipal Council for Katherine, NT. Providing services to the Katherine Community relating to rates, roads, infrastructure, animal control, waste management and other core essential services. Katherine is the fourth largest town in the Northern Territory, situation 320km south of Darwin.
- We strive to provide an inclusive, happy, healthy and safe work environment for all.
All suitable applicants must be able to undertake a Police Clearance and obtain an Ochre Card.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt so don't delay and apply today!
About You :
- Hard working Project Manager that is able to work with various stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
- Experience in meeting project deadlines and working within a defined budget
- Excellent communications skills
- Ability to track, monitor and report on all project objectives
Position Summary :
This position reports directly to the Director Infrastructure and Environment and is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing Council’s current, ongoing, and future projects within the Katherine Municipality. Delivering excellent outcomes in a timely manner, this position will be required to have an elevated level of problem solving and decision-making abilities and can efficiently communication across key stakeholders.
Key Requirements :
- Plan projects from conception to implementation
- Current Drivers License
- Project Management qualification or other related qualification
- Map out timelines
- Assess project risks and opportunities
- Execute each phase of the project life cycle
- Create, allocate, and manage the budget
- Excellent written and verbal communicate skills with all stakeholders
- Troubleshoot problems and challenges
- Deliver (and often maintain) the end product or service
- Ability to lead and manage projects team
- Use of Project Management software for tracking of project success
- Minimum experience of 5 years in similar or related role
- Previous experience in Local Government role
Job Responsibility :
1. Administer and support the Director Infrastructure & Environment to lead project planning sessions with Project Control Groups to establish project deliverables, timelines, milestones, key delivery indicators, budgets, and other necessary planning requirements to successfully execute Council’s projects.
2. Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve the project deliverables.
3. Ensure resource availability and allocation is optimised and adheres to the project scope.
4. Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within the project scope and within budget.
5. Establish comprehensive project budgets.
6. Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
7. Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track project progress and then drive the project to achieve the agreed outcomes.
8. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and budget.
9. Manage the Project Support Team and oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, develop work plans, job descriptions and reviews as appropriate and be able to manage people within their roles.
10. Comply with the reporting standards as outlined within all project’s funding agreements.
11. Perform risk assessments to minimise project risks and make recommendations for improvements.
12. Participate in the tendering process for project works in accordance with Council’s procurement policy.
13. In conjunction with the Director Infrastructure & Environment, develop project contracts in line with scope of works and timeline for deliverables, including payment schedules.
14. Manage and oversee project worksites and ensure consultants and contractors are complying with NT Work Safe standards and projects are being executed according to the plans.
15. Manage constructive and communicative relationships with contractors, clients, and all stakeholders.
16. Ensure all project documents and correspondence are recorded within Council’s record management system.
17. Cross collaborates with several Council departments and Council employees to plan, monitor, and execute project deliverables.
18. Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster.
19. Other responsibilities as shall be associated with or incidental to the above responsibilities or as shall, in the course of the employment, be agreed between the parties as being or forming part of the duties.
Organisational Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements. Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. Participate in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety. Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps at the workplace.
- Assist in the implementation of the Katherine Town Council’s Local Counter Disaster Sub-Plan in the event of a disaster;
- Ensure incumbent is dedicated to servicing our community and will listen to and proactively respond to their needs;
- Foster sustainable, honest relationships with the community and stakeholders
- Perform and deliver results that align with organisations strategic direction and serve our community;
- Work in accordance with Council’s Vision and Mission statement.
- Provide excellent customer service through incoming telephone calls, email and front counter enquiries
Job Functions :
Local
Job Benefits :
- 6 weeks annual leave p.a
- 3 weeks sick leave p.a
- Above award entitlements
- Vehicle provided for reasonable personal use
- Relocation assistance to Katherine NT
- Free access to Katherine town pool
Selling Point :
As a Project Manager, you will feel rewarded when you keep your project schedules on track, meet the budget, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure everything runs efficiently. See real outcomes within the Katherine Community!
