Project Officer - Building

About the Role

Provide administrative and technical support to members of the building team on a wide variety of exciting projects across the vibrant municipality of Port Phillip. Ensuring the Building Projects team delivers high quality capital projects on time and within agreed budgets. Support the delivery of specific projects and the project portfolio, with respect to Council’s processes, policies and EPMO framework.

Duties

• Provide support to members of the Building Projects team in contract administration and project management processes.
• Provide support into the planning, management, and delivery of capital projects within allocated time, quality and budget constraints and in line with the EPMO framework and Council’s standards, policies, relevant codes and industry practice.
• Carry out contract management and works supervision of capital works projects in compliance with council policies, relevant codes, Australian Standards, and industry best practice. Delivering projects within allocated time and budget. Manage the delivery of assigned tasks on time and within budget in line within organisational requirements. Support, input to and monitor consultation with external and internal parties in respect to assigned projects.
• Report regularly to the Head of Building Projects – Construction on updates on assigned projects, and on matters of a sensitive, political nature, thereby assisting in meeting Council’s object.

Skills and Experience

• Formal qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (construction management, project management, quantity surveying, architecture, engineering or equivalent discipline).
• Previous experience administering, managing and delivering construction projects from design development to construction management and supervision through to handover and defect management.
• Knowledge of project management systems and other relevant computer applications and software.
• Formal project management certification or training would be advantageous.
• Experience in delivery of municipal capital projects would be advantageous.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pre-employment requirements

• Prior to an offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
• Evidence of qualifications/licences
• Right to work in Australia and proof of identity
• Complete a national police check via our provider
• Evidence of woring with children check (employee type)

How to Apply

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ben Newbold, Head of Building Projects - Construction, 0401000*** and ***************@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm 28 June 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor ) on phone 0421 757 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au