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

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking Senior Project Managers with significant experience in delivering Capital Works projects from client side including and not limited to Buildings, Civil Infrastructure and Open Space projects to help guide and project manage Capital Works projects across the municipality playing a key role in all stages of project from development of project brief up to handover to the relevant service manager. The Senior Project Manager is accountable to manage scope, budget, risk, stakeholders and timeframes within agreed parameters during project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining the Project scope, goals and deliverables in support of business goals and in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Prepare contract documentation and specifications for capital works and procure, liaise and manage consultants and contractors regarding allocated Capital Works Projects.
• Report regularly to the relevant Coordinator Project Delivery on expenditure and progress for allocated Capital Works
• Ensure all works are executed safely and meet the needs of Council's customers with minimal inconvenience or disruption to people and traffic
• Deliver high quality Capital Works Projects on time, within budget, scope and to Council standards and specifications
• Oversee contracts with external providers against service delivery specifications, timelines and financial performance indicators involving maintenance of effective project and contract management systems to monitor and report project expenditure against budget, record variations and forecast project costs
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans
• Supervise allocated Capital Works Projects by carrying out site inspections and attending/organizing site meetings as required
• Maintain an excellent customer service interface when dealing with enquiries, requests and complaints from the public

About You

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

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Building, 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.
• A current Police check
• A current Working with Children check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police 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;
• 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 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.

For further details and a copy of the position description, please visit us at: http://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au

Enquiries: Should you have questions regarding this position, please contact Luis Lombana Coordinator Project Delivery Buildings on (03) 9688 0178, 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.