Senior Project Manager

• Lead the design, coordination and delivery of projects funded from the Council's capital works program
• Facilitate a diverse range of civil infrastructure construction projects
• Great team, work location and opportunity to make your mark

We have a great opportunity to lead high quality, innovative and practical project management services with an operational budget of $100K and a capital expenditure of up to $2.5 million.

Upcoming projects for delivery include:

• cycleway and shared path infrastructure,
• playground improvements
• bridges and footbridge renewals
• stormwater upgrades
• water and sewer Infrastructure
• car parking facilities,
• road safety improvement projects, and
• rural and urban road reconstruction projects.

You will be accountable for developing work packages, frequent project communication and publications, fostering project teams to ensure a strong delivery focus. You will work closely with design specialists for engineering advice.

About you

You will have strong experience in the delivery of capital works projects, ensuring project goals are achieved including financial management and effective consultation and engagement of internal and external resources and stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team, be client focused and be part of the Council culture, embedding the values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do.  This is at the heart of how we work.  You will need a commitment to a values and behaviours-based leadership model and great listening skills.

We're looking for an adept communicator with patience and commitment to managing projects in accordance with Council's project management framework, supporting strategic organisational initiatives. 

We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please note:

• Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description
• You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $105,400 per annum (plus superannuation) based on a 35 hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts 

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Design & Delivery Team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Lizzie Attwood, Acting Manager Design & Delivery on 0460 414 161 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.

***How to apply***

• Please apply by 11.30 pm, Sunday 30 June 2024.
• To submit and complete your application, you must click "Next" at the bottom of each application page.