Are you an experienced project manager with a strong background in civil construction? Join our Project Design and Delivery team and play a vital role in shaping infrastructure that supports our growing city.

The City of Launceston, an award winning Employer of Choice, is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Position Title: Project Manager - Civil Construction

Position Number: POS1803

This permanent full-time role provides technical advice to the Project Design and Delivery team, contributing to design documentation and contract administration for Council’s civil projects, along with other disciplines as needed.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate the investigation and design phases of projects, including developing project briefs, scoping documents, and concept designs, with a strong focus on constructability and practical implementation factors.

Contribute to and review design work to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.

Engage and manage consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Plan, procure, and oversee works and contractors across the tendering, construction, and asset handover stages.

Serve as the Superintendent’s Representative for contract works when required.

Ensure that contractors—and Council construction teams where applicable—adhere to Council’s safety standards and comply with the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2012 and its associated Regulations.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Proven application of project and contract management principles, a sound working knowledge of Standard Conditions of Contract and demonstrated ability to influence outcomes in the project environment;

Strong understanding of Risk Management principles;

Proven ability to deliver complex multi-disciplinary projects;

Tertiary degree in Civil Engineering (preferred) or relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in a related field;

Minimum of 10 years' experience in project management;

Recent and relevant knowledge and experience of Standard Conditions of Contracts; and

Recent and relevant experience in the management and supervision of Contractors and Consultants.

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please go to the employment page of our website at www.launceston.tas.gov.au and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information, please contact Derek Lynch, Senior Leader Project Design and Delivery on 03 6323 3788, or [email protected]

To apply, please address your application to People and Culture clearly stating the position number and send to [email protected] OR complete the online application form available from our website, attaching all requested documentation.

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People and Culture team via email at [email protected], noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications must be received by 3.00pm, Monday, 14 July 2025