Job Task Analysis - Project Management Officer

• Step into a rewarding role in the Project Management Office and Major Projects team at Kingston City Council
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Hybrid work options available (average 2 days working from home)
• Band 8 $125,248 - $140,487 per annum plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
• Convenient location, based in Cheltenham

Join our team

Located just 20km south of Melbourne’s CBD, the City of Kingston is a diverse and thriving municipality known for its stunning foreshore, unique green wedge, and vibrant mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. With renowned parks, significant wetlands, and bustling community hubs, Kingston offers an enviable lifestyle balanced with extensive career opportunities.

Home to one of Victoria’s largest industrial precincts, Kingston is also a leader in business innovation, supporting over 15,500 businesses and employing more than 70,000 people across the municipality. Its strong focus on sustainability, community engagement, and strategic development makes it a key player in driving Melbourne’s future growth.

Kingston City Council is dedicated to delivering innovative services that meet the evolving needs of its residents. Guided by a values-driven culture, the Council is committed to making a difference, showing care and respect, and fostering collaboration at every level.

A bit about the role

We are looking for a Coordinator Strategic and Interface Projects to join our team. In this role, you will play an important role in the strategic coordination of Council input into State Government major transport projects (including Level Crossing Removal Projects and Suburban Rail Loop) within Kingston and oversee cross organisational strategic projects.

This role is critical to Council ensuring a unified and coordinated front in responding to and synchronising Council’s involvement in these projects to ensure the best possible outcomes for the community.

Whilst major transport projects are a key focus the role also requires project management skillsets to operate as interface with other State Government Authorities and Institutions for other critical initiatives being undertaken within the City of Kingston.

You will work across the entire organisation to ensure all facets related to these projects are captured, coordinated, and relayed back to the relevant delivery authorities and decision-making bodies, ensuring a cohesive approach and response from Council.

What you’ll deliver

• Handle strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, design, procurement and execution on key and cross-functional projects
• Collaboration with the Victorian Big Build portfolio on key projects
• Generate partnerships within and external to the organisation to identify opportunities to deliver successful projects.
• Drive change, foster a high-performance culture, and mentor staff for successful organisation-wide project implementation, shaping Kingston’s sustainable growth

What You’ll Bring

• High quality and comprehensive project management services to deliver Council’s capital projects on time, to required outcomes and within budget
• Excellent strategic planning skills in complex project with multiple parties and interfaces.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence outcomes to achieve organisational objectives.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Tertiary qualifications in Strategy, Business, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing large complex projects and Strong stakeholder management experience, preferably within a Local Government setting.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Olivia Wright, Strategic Projects Lead on [email protected] or on 0419 752 634.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.