Project Manager
Permanent Full-Time | Band 6 Colac Otway Shire Council | Colac, Victoria
Are you an experienced project professional looking to make a tangible impact in your community? Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a motivated and capable Project Manager to join our Infrastructure and Environment Division and play a key role in delivering projects that enhance the region's infrastructure and liveability.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works projects across civil infrastructure, open spaces, buildings and other community assets. Working closely with project sponsors, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with Council's project management framework.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects.
- Contract administration and contractor management.
- Monitoring project budgets, timelines, risks and governance requirements.
- Preparing project reports and providing updates to stakeholders.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement, safety and regulatory requirements.
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- Experience managing infrastructure, civil construction, building or community asset projects from inception to completion.
- Strong contract administration and contractor management experience.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Sound understanding of relevant standards, codes and regulations.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Microsoft Office and project management software.
- A current Victorian Driver Licence.
Desirable
- Qualifications in Project Management (PRINCE2, PMBOK or similar).
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
- Experience working within Local Government.
Why Join Colac Otway Shire?
At Colac Otway Shire Council, our values guide how we work and support one another. We are committed to being supportive, inclusive, respectful, accountable and progressive while delivering positive outcomes for our community. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that leave a lasting legacy across the Shire.
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If you're passionate about delivering quality infrastructure projects and want to help shape the future of the Colac Otway region, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary information: $92,526.20 to $99,797.88 per annum plus superannuation
For further information and to apply applicants are encouraged to download and review the Position Description which includes the key selection criteria for the role.
Please submit:
- A cover letter outlining your interest in the role
- Your current resume
- A letter addressing the key selection criteria
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
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