Project Manager

Permanent Full Time

About your opportunity

Applications are sought for an experienced, qualified and highly skilled Project to provide efficient and effective management and surveillance of projects, project contracts, and contractor activities and internal resources of assigned projects. In particular, the management of project risks, issues, finance, planning, communications, site inspections of project works, compliance with mandatory hold points, and approval of contract variations and investigation of future project issues.

The successful applicant will provide technical assistance and carry out investigations related to the implementation of Major Project contracts, Council Projects and other issues addressed by the Project Management Office team along with undertaking all project management duties to plan and deliver Council’s Capital Program.

You will require a minimum of three years’ experience in Civil and Municipal Engineering environment including construction and maintenance activities and contractor supervision or extensive experience in a similar role. A tertiary qualification in Project Management and/or Engineering is necessary.

Important Information

A current Police Check, no longer than six months old is essential for this position, prior to employment. In accordance with government requirements, the successful candidate must provide evidence they have received an approved COVID-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

What we can offer

This permanent full time position attracts approximately $89,338 per annum. In addition, superannuation is paid at 12%.

About your environment

Enjoy endless sunsets, weekend country and river getaways and live in a thriving community with a

great range of entertainment, retail and dining options. You will be tempted by abundant fresh produce the Mallee is famous for, including award winning wineries, all offered farm gate direct or at regular farmers markets throughout the region.To learn more about Swan Hill please visit

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Employee Benefits

• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Four weeks annual leave
• 12 days sick leave
• Annual leave loading paid at 17.5 per cent
• Long service leave pro-rata after seven years
• Flexible work arrangements like work from home, and flexibility in hours and days of work
• Additional compassionate and carer’s leave
• Purchased leave model of employment
• Salary packaging options including superannuation salary sacrifice

Council is also committed to career development and offers regular internal training programs, mentoring and leadership programs, and subsidised higher education and study leave. Staff also enjoy an active social club, staff events, and corporate wellness programs like subsidised gym memberships, and free medical and skin cancer checks.

Applications close

Applications close at 12pm on Wednesday, 22 June 2022. It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday, 27 June 2022.