Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

About the position

Council’s Business Information & Technology Department is looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be responsible for the successful delivery of a replacement Asset Management System across the organisation.

The main responsibilities will include:

• Deliver the implementation of the new Asset Management Information System project to successful completion within allocated budget, schedule, and to expected quality in accordance with Council’s Project Management Guidelines and procedures.
• Develop strong and positive relationships with project stakeholders, using effective communication methods to manage expectations and keep stakeholders informed of the project process and status.
• Coordinate the data schema, development, and implementation of all asset class and component data structures in the Asset Management Information System.
• Undertake and manage business requirements, gathering and analysis duties according to Council’s Business Analysis Guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all Privacy Legislation and treat all information of a personal and sensitive nature concerning the business of Council, Ratepayers, or Residents in a professional and confidential manner.

This is a full time role working 38 hours per week, fixed term role for 24 months.

About you

• Extensive experience in project management, particularly in implementing complex systems, and data analysis and management processes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Project Management, or Business Analysis, and a Project Management Professional certification or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), experience in Information Systems development, implementation, and administration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, professional, maintains integrity and confidentiality, and has a proven ability to manage time, set priorities, and plan work to meet organisational demands.
• A current Victorian driver's license.

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible working hours
• Rostered Day Off (Full time roles only)
• Access to Professional and Career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 8 currently remunerated at $126,868.08 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Eddie Cheng on [email protected]

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.