- 2 Year Fixed Term Full Time role with monthly RDO.
- Commencing salary from $82,802 p.a. + 9.5% super.
- Based in Daylesford
About us
The Shire of Hepburn is known as the ‘Spa Capital of Australia’. The area prides itself on its unique local businesses, restaurants, spectacular heritage buildings, parks, reserves and native forests. Located in central Victoria and ideally situated within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo it is a great place to live and work! Council offers a supportive, professional and motivating work environment and encourages its staff to deliver positive outcomes for the organisation and community.
About You
We’re looking for driven, team players to join our Project Management team. The Project Managers will plan, budget and complete projects according to project scope, within budget & to safety and quality requirements.
Personal drive, initiative and resourcefulness, alongside excellent communications skills, are qualities we look for in the role. We’re looking for someone who has management and leadership ability and is able to problem solve and stick to timelines.
About the Roles
We are seeking two project managers to:
- Deliver assigned projects from beginning to project completion.
- Ensure allocated projects are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with specified standards
- Control project budgets including monitoring income and expenditure in relation to assigned projects and to provide contract administration and project reporting
- Engage with and manage stakeholder relationships as needed.
To be successful you will possess:
- Tertiary qualification in project management or related field with several years relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience in project/construction management.
- Demonstrated project management skills including financial management, planning and delivery through to evaluation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to develop tender documentation/specifications and oversee tender assessment processes.
- Proven experience in the supervision of contractors including delivery of services as per contract specifications and adherence to relevant OH&S legislation.
- Well developed written and verbal communication and presentation skills including a demonstrated ability to facilitate written correspondence, negotiations and discussions as required with consultants, contractors, community, staff and Council.
- Well developed customer service skills with the ability to establish and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking and sound judgement.
- Ability to demonstrate and display the Hepburn Shire Council Values - Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Trust and Fun.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a:
- Cover letter;
- Resume; and
- Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD.
A position description and further information can be obtained by visiting Council’s Employment Opportunities web page: https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/employment-opportunities/
For a confidential discussion please contact Carl Telfar, Manager Major Projects on 0438 184 248.
Applications close Sunday 17 November 2019.
Hepburn Shire Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people.