• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 7 ($108,364 - $120,418) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.

The Opportunity

The Council's ‘Assets and Capital' Department is seeking experienced, driven, and innovative Project Managers to help us turn our goals into deliverables. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in planning and managing civil projects in accordance with Council's Project Management Framework and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate the delivery of assigned capital works projects from commencement to completion including complex, multiple and concurrent projects.
• Manage stakeholder partnerships, engagement, negotiations and approvals throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide high quality service to our internal and external customers to deliver quality places and spaces for our community through Project and Asset Management excellence.
• Champion the use of the Project Management Framework on assigned projects.
• Identify, lead and implement innovative project value management resulting in cost effective and solution based outcomes.
• Provide support and assistance to the Coordinator Project Delivery Civil in achieving the department's commitments.
• Assist in investigating and responding to customer reference management queries in accordance to Council's policies.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Architecture or other related disciplines, or lesser qualification with substantial knowledge of and experience within the construction industry, building and civil project management.
• Extensive experience within project management including design, construction and contractor management.
• Demonstrated by experience in managing multiple complex and concurrent projects.
• Solid understanding of best practice contracting and tendering processes, Australian construction standards, codes of practice and relevant legislation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders in a complex public sector environment.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge, skills and experience with managing and implementing the duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
• Ability to effectively work independently and within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Advance level of computer proficiency including Project Management tools and MS Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiency on multiple construction and work sites.
• Current Victorian driver's license.

All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6798653.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact Deni Najdovski, Coordinator Project Delivery Civil on 0403 298 651 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 7 September 2025 - 10pm.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.