Job Description.

W&Co Search is proud to partner with Maribyrnong City Council in the recruitment of a Senior Project Manager – Public Realm.

Maribyrnong City Council is dedicated to enhancing the community by delivering high-quality services, infrastructure and opportunities that meet the diverse needs of its residents. Located in Melbourne’s vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is a thriving and diverse municipality with a strong commitment to sustainable development, inclusive growth and the creation of quality places and spaces. Council plays a vital role in shaping the city’s future through the delivery of public realm projects that strengthen community connection and liveability.

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Public Realm to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex and concurrent capital works projects across open space and urban public places. Reporting to the Coordinator Project Delivery – Public Realm, you will drive feasibility, concept and detailed design, and stakeholder engagement activities in partnership with Council’s Landscape and Urban Design teams, ensuring projects are positioned for successful procurement and construction. You will lead procurement and contract administration to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with Council standards.

You will oversee consultants, contractors and project support staff, delivering renewals, upgrades and new public realm initiatives that enhance parks, streetscapes and community spaces. A strong focus on risk management, value management, quality control and customer service will be essential, alongside championing Council’s Project Management Framework across assigned projects.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience delivering public realm, open space or civil/community infrastructure projects, ideally within a local government or client-side environment. You will demonstrate strong capability in contract administration, cost monitoring and forecasting, stakeholder negotiation and contractor performance management. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Landscape Architecture, Open Space, Construction or a related discipline are preferred. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian standards and occupational health and safety requirements is essential.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who is technically strong, commercially astute and aligned with Council’s values of Respect, Courage and Integrity, and who is motivated to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Infrastructure Services team during a period of significant capital delivery in a diverse community focused environment.

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For a confidential discussion please contact Cassandra Amer on 0489 277 600 or Ashley Wilkes on 0448 007 653. For email enquiries please contact info@wcosearch.com

Applications should include a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience and alignment to the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maribyrnong City Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in accordance with the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds child safe practices and expects its staff to engage with the community in a manner consistent with these standards.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Recruitment processes will be reasonably adapted to ensure equitable access to employment opportunities.