Strategic Project Manager

Full Time 

$111,695.87 - $124,779.73 Gross per annum + Superannuation

Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation

About the Opportunity

Do you want to be part of a progressive high performing team with an exciting vision?

Council has an exciting opportunity within our Projects and Engineering team for an experienced Project Manager. Based at our Portland office, the Strategic Project Manager has a key role in the successful governance and delivery of a variety of projects.

Reporting to the Manager – Projects and Engineering, the Strategic Project Manager is responsible for providing expertise in day-to-day project management as well as developing projects and helping set the direction for project management into the future.

For further information on the position please refer to the Candidate Information Pack. 

What you need to Thrive

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management and/or Civil Engineering with relevant experience and post graduate qualifications; or extensive (10+ years) experience relating to both project governance and project management of a diverse range of large-scale community asset projects.
•  A well-developed appreciation for the complexity of delivering large scale community asset projects in a government context.
• A commitment to Leading and supporting continued growth and development of project management capability across Council 

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.

Why work for us?

A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.

We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.

Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.

We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.

Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

Pre-employment Requirements:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page. You will be guided to complete our online application form. When submitting your application, please ensure you upload the following supporting documents:

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description. 
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable).

Applications Close: Sunday 15 September 2024 at 11:59pm 

Looking for further information please contact:

Name: Chris Saunders 
Position: Manager Projects and Engineering 
Contact Phone: 03 5522 2273