AddressThe 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.
City of Parramatta has an exciting 3-year term contract position working in the Infrastructure Grants and Major Projects team as a Project ManagerStrategic Projects. As the Project Manager you will predominately be managing a planned $50 million flooding, drainage, and streetscape upgrade of Hill Road Wentworth Point.
About the role
As the Project Manager you will be responsible for project managing the delivery (from initiation to handover) of complex infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams from across Council and establishing and maintaining strong, effective internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure high levels of engagement.
On a daily basis you will:
- Project manage the delivery of significant infrastructure projects, primarily the Hill Road upgrade, from initiation to operational handover.
- Coordinate diverse and multi-functional project teams to deliver complex and sensitive projects.
- Negotiate, mediate, and resolve complex project, management, and contractual issues to achieve positive outcomes.
- Managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Recognised degree qualifications in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or other related discipline.
- Extensive experience in the project management of a wide range of projects and programs, demonstrating a track record of successful delivery.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and Regulations.
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $125,996 to $138,699 plus 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, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Applications close 9pm, Wednesday, 3rd, July 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.
