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Salary- Opportunity to work on the largest project in the City of Melbourne’s history!
- Exposure to a variety of project disciplines, including engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, heritage, public-private partnership development and more
- Full-time, contract until 30 December 2026
- $138,183 - $155,523 (dependent on skills and experience) + 11% Superannuation
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity.
At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation of 1800+ team members positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
Together, we are the heartbeat of the City #teammelbourne
What we can offer you at City of Melbourne
- Attractive Remuneration & Benefit: Competitive pay package, salary packaging options, leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks Paid Parental leave, study assistance
- Career and leadership development programs: Be part of a collaborative, and forward-thinking team offering a chance to contribute, lead and mentor
- Flexible Working: Flexible working hours, Work From Home and ADO options available
- CoM for You: Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoM Unity Employee Benefits program
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of a number of Queen Victoria Market (QVM) Project Renewal Program works projects on time, to budget and within the scope and quality in project briefs.
The Senior Project Manager role is accountable across the full development project lifecycle and for the delivery of assigned projects associated with the QVMPR Program, including project planning, undertaking technical due diligence, preparing project scopes and specifications, budget and schedule management, procurement / tendering, managing consultants and contractors, stakeholder management, contract administration, risk reporting and project management across the project lifecycle in order to deliver high quality, sustainable project outcomes and achieve QVMPR Program milestones.
Critical to the success of this role is the ability to work with other Precinct Renewal team members, Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd (QVM Pty Ltd) and other key stakeholders to deliver the Program requirements whilst ensuring the continued operation of the market and minimising disruption where possible.
To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in “Position Information”.
What you will bring to City of Melbourne (selection criteria)
- A relevant tertiary qualification to degree level in project management and/or related field such as construction management, architecture, urban design or engineering, or other requisite experience.
- Extensive experience in project management, including development and management of high value, complex projects in a large and diverse organisation with multiple stakeholders.
- Prior experience delivering projects within a “live” operating environment and with multiple stakeholders is desirable.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, with an ability to coach others in project management methodologies.
- Proven ability to concurrently project manage a number of different projects on time, to budget and to client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects within a structured reporting framework.
- Excellent time management and prioritising skills being able to juggle many issues at once and being responsible for ensuring all matters are handled in a timely, professional manner with stakeholders informed of progress as appropriate.
- Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team, including external consultants and contractors.
- A demonstrated understanding of standard forms of construction contracts and building industry practices.
- Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders with a broad range of expectations and client needs which are often of a competing nature.
- Highly developed analytical, lateral thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to take the initiative, drive changes and implement innovations.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to use discretion and judgment in a complex business and political environment.
- High level communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to convey and impart project information within an easy to understand format.
- Ability to work within a high pressure environment and effectively managing multiple priorities within a complex environment.
How to apply:
As part of the online application form you are required to;
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (no more than two pages)
Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Friday 8th March 2024
If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact David Barker - david.barker@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.
