Project Officer Buildings

• Join an established high performing team
• Full time permanent, based in Cheltenham, Victoria
• Band 6 - $93,076.47 - $101,552.16 per annum plus superannuation

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

The Building Infrastructure team is responsible for all of Kingston's building and facility renewal works.

The role

We are seeking a Project Officer to join the Building Infrastructure team. Reporting to the Team Leader Building Infrastructure, your role is to:

• Prepare project design briefs, tender documentation, and contracts.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with the contract and delivered within an allocated timeframe and budget.
• Provide support to stakeholders throughout a project’s life-cycle. 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of minor capital works and facilities maintenance
• Knowledge of relevant Standards, Codes of Practice, OHS, ESM, BCA regulations etc
• Tertiary qualification in an architectural design, building & construction, project management and/or substantial experience in a project management role within the public sector

 What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.

The salary for this position starts at $93,076 (Band 6) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Travis Jenkins, Team Leader Building Infrastructure on 0419 835 ***.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.