We are seeking an enthusiastic suitably experienced individual to join our Program Delivery team as Project Manager in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

This position is based in Colac.

As Project Manager you will ensure that Council:

• Efficiently and effectively manage and deliver capital projects in accordance with Council’s agreed project management framework.
• Effectively manage contracts that this position is directly responsible for and provide contract management support and advice to other team members.
• Provides adequate support to all stakeholders in the project delivery process, including project sponsors, to understand and deliver on their roles and responsibilities. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage the delivery of assigned capital works projects in partnership with Project Sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that project delivery is in accordance with budget, governance and compliance requirements, including required procurement policies and processes, to achieve required outcomes.
• Ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with Council’s project management framework, methodology and systems.
• Provide support to and advise the Coordinator on issues relating to the achievement of short and long term project objectives, and implement strategies to achieve efficiencies, mitigate risk and ensure delivery of the annual capital works program and nominated operational projects.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement activities with regard to project management frameworks and delivery of projects.
• Provide assistance to other project managers and staff where required to deliver projects in accordance with approved project plans and budgets.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in a safe manner adhering to required OH&S polices, regulations and agreed safe work procedures.  Ensure incidents and/or hazards are reported and acted upon to minimise risk exposure.
• Ensure that works under Contract are delivered in in accordance with the Conditions of Contract, and that Council meets the contractual obligations.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

• Relevant experience in the end to end delivery of projects in the built environment (civil, open space, buildings and structures etc.). (Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management, construction management or equivalent are desirable)
• Relevant experience in project management of small to large scale projects in varying business environments.
• Experience in contract administration and supervision.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Standards, Codes and Regulations applicable to the delivery of civil and building projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Project and MS office suite.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description.

Salary information: $86,793.20 to $93,614.04 per annum plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

1. 1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
   2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses
   3. Submit your application

Anne Howard

Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.