About us
We are committed to working together for a thriving community. We do this by delivering over 130 services to our rapidly growing population and working hard to protect and improve what it is that makes Greater Geelong such a great place to live.  

We’re going through an exciting period of change that will help us serve our community better. From digital modernisation to the contemporary office we’re building in Central Geelong, now more than ever is a great time to join our diverse and inclusive team.

About the Role
In this role you will be working in the Capital Projects team and will be responsible for managing assigned capital projects within City Services including but not limited to buildings, landscapes, sports and recreation infrastructure and public amenities.

You will also assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Project Management Framework across the organisation to ensure capital projects are being delivered in a consistent manner.

Communication with key stakeholders, to ensure positive project outcomes, the ability to provide specialist advice and implementing project management principles is the key to success.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Effectively deliver assigned capital projects, including streetscape projects, building projects, civil projects, landscaping projects, sports ovals and sports reserve developments, playgrounds, skate parks and toilet blocks.
• Providing supervision in relation to project delivery.
• Preparing contract documentation including drawings, specifications and other items specific to projects
• Effectively supervise construction phases of projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specifications set out in contracts
• Ensuring that effective project reporting mechanisms are implemented meeting the needs of the Director, Councillors, key stakeholders and corporate reporting requirements

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. Tertiary qualifications or diploma in Project Management, Construction Management or related field.
2. Extensive experience in project management in either the construction management (civil or building) or recreation facilities areas.
3. Demonstrated experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
4. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with a range of stakeholders (both external and internal, including Councillors) to achieve optimal outcomes.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal, communications and consultation skills.

As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy the benefits of:

• flexible work arrangements
• paid parental leave (14 weeks)
• a healthy and safe environment
• our employee wellbeing program
• discounted memberships at Swim Sport and Leisure facilities
• career development opportunities.

Applications and Enquiries
Click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. 

Enquiries: Simon Jeanes | 03 5272 5165 | SJeanes@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Applications close 5.00pm Monday 28 September 2020.

City of Greater Geelong values equal opportunity, fairness and enjoys a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications are encouraged from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and people of all other cultural backgrounds.