About the role

As the Recovery Works Project Manager at Yarra Ranges Council, you will lead the critical recovery efforts to reinstate damaged public assets following storm events and emergencies. Your civil works expertise will ensure the swift reinstatement of essential public assets and drive continuous improvement in our infrastructure services. You'll oversee maintenance works, manage project and financial data, and ensure compliance with Disaster Fund Recovery Financial Arrangement (DRFA) guidelines.

This is a full-time permanent position (38 hours per week).

This is a Band 7 role with a salary range/hourly rate between $107,314 and $120,084 per annum, plus superannuation.

Support work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off and hybrid working arrangements.

Experience and skills we’re looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Excellent time management skills to plan, prioritize work, and manage competing priorities.

Experience leading the implementation of customer-focused processes and activities.

Extensive understanding of Natural Disaster Financial Assistance processes.

Ability to coordinate responses and operations following extreme weather/natural disaster events.

Skills in managing annual supply contracts, including auditing and record keeping.

Proficiency in building strategic internal and external relationships to support claim efforts and service delivery.

Professional engineering registration or active compliance with the Professional Engineers Act 2023.

How to apply

Please ensure you submit your application via our jobs portal by clicking ‘Apply’. Include a resume and cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, tell us about your experience, skills, and why you would like to work with us here at Yarra Ranges Council.

Applications close 11.59pm, Monday 5 May 2025

Contact person: Cindy Dunbar, Executive Officer Infrastructure Maintenance, 03 9294 6473.

If you need support with your application or have accessibility needs, please call the contact person above or email us at [email protected].

Applicants who progress past the interview stage must complete pre-employment checks. These checks will include a Police Check.

About Yarra Ranges Council

Yarra Ranges Council committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We encourage people of all genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities to apply for jobs with us. We support flexible work arrangements, including full-time, part-time, hybrid, and job-sharing options to meet your needs and suit your life.

Yarra Ranges Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our community. We are committed to protecting children from abuse in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.