Senior Program Manager Fishermans Bend

Senior Program Manager Fishermans Bend

• Senior Executive Officer Wage.
• Full time, permanent, flexible working arrangements
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall or During COVID-19 Pandemic, with ELT/DHHS direction, this role is able to work from home and is predominantly based online.

This is an exciting opportunity in a central role to coordinate the design and delivery of projects across the City of Port Phillip in the realisation of the Fisherman’s Bend urban renewal program

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.  

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity in a central role to coordinate the design and delivery of projects across the City of Port Phillip in the realisation of the Fisherman’s Bend urban renewal program. 

Fisherman’s Bend is Australia’s largest urban renewal project covering ~480 hectares in the heart of Melbourne. It consists of 5 precincts across City of Port Phillip (CoPP) and City of Melbourne and connects Melbourne to the Bay. Council works closely with the State Government and the City of Melbourne on the Fisherman’s Bend redevelopment plan which includes guidance for urban development and the delivery of parks, roads, transport and community facilities and services for the next 30 years.

You will report directly to the Manager Partnerships and Transport and work closely with stakeholders in State Government and the local community. You will work directly with senior management and coordinate input from leaders across the organisation, including planning, sustainability, community development, transport, economic development, recreation and open space, and asset management to achieve the vision for Fishermans Bend.

Duties:

• Manage Council’s Fishermans Bend program in alignment with Council’s priorities.
• Lead the development of Fishermans Bend strategic plans in collaboration with senior management. 
• Align and coordinate subject specific internal and external working groups to input to the cross organisational Steering Group, CEO and Mayors Forums.
• Provide expert project delivery advice and coordinate internal resources for Fishermans Bend projects in which Council is a key delivery stakeholder.

Skills and Experience 

• Degree or diploma in Project Management or related discipline 
• Extensive relevant program management experience including coordination and development of staff within a multi-disciplined team. 
• Experience in project management, including development of multiple Business Cases with successful outcomes.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations      

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide: 

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia                                                   
• Sufficient proof of their identity
• Proof of Vaccination Certificate
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

How to Apply

Click APPLY. 

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria. 

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Che Sutherland, Manager Partnerships and Transport, 0435 639 051 and che.sutherland@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 21st of November 2021 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (HR Business Partner- Recruitment) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

PD Senior Program Manager - Fishermans Bend. October 2021.pdf