About the role

Join us as a Senior Project Manager – FOGO to lead the next phase of the City’s third bin system on a fixed term full time basis available from 9 June 2025 until 16 January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team in delivering a high-impact environmental project and help shape the future of waste management in the Swan of City.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

• Working with the City’s Engagement team to conduct and review community engagement activities;
• Collaborating with the Waste team to analyse findings and compile a Council report outlining options for the third bin system and recommendations;
• Leading procurement and project planning once a decision is made;
• Coordinating with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure alignment with the City’s sustainability goals.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Education or Engineering
• Current driver’s license
• Construction Awareness - Safety Training
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
• experience in assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of waste education projects and initiatives particularly as they relate to the use of the waste collection service.
• Demonstrated practical project management experience, and proven ability in the delivery of projects
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $107,720 to $121,862 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

• Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 16.5%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For queries, please contact Steven Jakowyna directly on 9267 9421

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 at 5pm.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.

*No agencies please.