About Merri-bek City Council Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.
Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.
About the role The Senior Project Manager sits within Council's Building Project's business unit, a specialist project management team responsible for the construction of new and the upgrade of existing Council building assets, as directed by the annual Capital Works Program. In addition, the unit is also instrumental in providing design, construction, buildability and planning advice on proposed future projects.
The position is responsible for the assigned projects and working towards organisational objectives to plan and monitor a program of capital and maintenance projects, including managing projects from conception through to completion.
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a proactive approach to the development and improvement of strategic plans for Council's building assets, and to exercise technical expertise in the field of building projects to deliver on key organisational outcomes.
Skills and experience required to perform the role Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and effectively partner to influence decision-making. Completion of a degree or diploma course in the applicable field or discipline and several years of subsequent relevant experience; a higher formal qualification in a field of specialist expertise or management; or a lesser formal qualification in an applicable field with extensive relevant experience. Demonstrated experience in the building and construction industry, with previous experience in the management of construction (building) projects. Experience in the preparation and monitoring of cost plans and budgets is essential. A current Victorian Drivers Licence is essential. Knowledge and experience within the Local Government industry is desirable. What the role can offer Monthly RDO. Extensive opportunities for training & career development. Salary sacrifice options. A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options. Employer-supported study assistance schemes. Wellness programs. How to apply Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.
Please note that applications must only be submitted online; applications will not be accepted via email. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.
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