Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 119/2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Temporary Full-Time (12-month contract) Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.Imagine a future with us The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjookoort). At CoM, we prioritize respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We're committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.
But enough about us, let's talk about you We are in the market for a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage the City's major and minor capital works contracts, as well as providing project management services.
Reporting to the Manager Project Management, this role will mean that you will be responsible for managing civil and building contracts and projects including leading internal groups and expert consultants; coordinating the design process through concept schematic drawings to construction contract documentation; facilitating the procurement and contract awarding process and ensuring programmed targets and budgets are met.
What impact will you make? You are friendly, supportive and actively listen to the needs of others.You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships, and are open to the opinions of others.You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences and problem solve to get the job done.You are able to provide quality infrastructure project management services to the organisation, which include timely and budget sensitive delivery of key capital works projects and other projects.You effectively manage major capital investment works projects and minor capital works projects by facilitating multi-disciplinary teams and provide advice on strategic commercial and project issues.You ensure that the application of best practice methods is used for Contract administration, including the assessment of, and response to variations, extension of time and other Contract related requests.You actively manage project and contractual risks and compliance, and prepare project risk registers with clear mitigation plans.What can you bring to the team? Degree qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. Engineering, Construction or Building and a minimum of five years relevant experience.Recognition by the relevant governing body as a registered professional e.g. (Engineers Australia) as a Professional Engineer.Project Management skills and experience.Procurement and contract management skills.Sound knowledge of the statutory approval process relevant to construction, regulatory authorities, procedures, codes and regulations.Current unrestricted 'C' class national driver's licence.The finer details This Level 9 (temporary 12 month) full time position, attracts a salary range of $125,891 - $134,254 depending on qualifications and experience including a travel allowance.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style, and if you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great! To apply please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au . For further information or any enquiries, please contact Daniel Moore, Manager Project Management on (08) 9550 3862. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia's fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart" and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
There are many advantages in working for the City, including:
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and carSuperannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City's Enterprise AgreementHealth and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membershipDiscounted medical insuranceLearning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next levelFlexible working hours including 9-day fortnight, 19-day month and working from home optionsTransparent performance frameworkGenerous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramA vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition ProgramDid we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr