Colac Otway Shire Council

Coordinator Project Management

Job No: COS195
Location: Colac

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Project Delivery team as Coordinator Project Management 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.

This is a leadership position that will ensure that you and/or Council:

  • Delivers its Capital Works Program and nominated operational projects in line with the Project Management Framework (PMF).
  • Has a capable, well-supported project delivery team.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and implementation of the PMF.
  • Lead improvements to PMF tools, processes and templates.
  • Ensure compliance with PMF governance, stage gates and reporting requirements.
  • Directly manage selected projects end-to-end to required governance and budget standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Program and Project Delivery
  • Governance, Project Management Framework Accountability and Improvement
  • Procurement, Contract and Financial Management

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Project or Construction Management or equivalent.
  • Significant experience delivering built-environment projects end-to-end.
  • Experience in governance, reporting and project controls.
  • Contract administration and supervision experience.
  • Highly developed stakeholder communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant codes and regulations.
  • Excellent computer skills including MS Project and MS Office.
  • Current Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Local government experience; experience managing politically sensitive projects; experience in community engagement would be advantageous

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

Salary information:  $111,104.76 - $124,013.76 per annum plus superannuation

For further information and how to apply:

    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

Applications Close Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Please note: we reserve the right to conduct interviews with suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

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.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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