Project and Contractor Management

Permanent - Full Time

Band 6 starting at $94,850.94 + Fortnightly RDO (9-day fortnight) + Super

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• A real sense of work-life balance

About the Role: Yarra City Council is seeking a dedicated Project and Contractor Management leader to join our team. This role involves delivering high-quality, efficient, and value-driven services to our community through road and infrastructure maintenance.

You will be assisting with Infrastructure Maintenance activities - road repairs, footpath reinstatement, street furniture and street signage repairs. This role offers a diverse and rewarding work environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Maintenance: Manage the upkeep of road and footpath assets, including signage and street furniture.
• Supervision: Provide direction and oversight to in-house roads staff, contractors, and trainees.
• Scope Maintenance Requirements: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contractors to ensure best practices in quality and programming.
• Contract Oversight: Monitor and audit maintenance work performed by staff and contractors.
• Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to council standards and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements.
• Management of Capital Budget: Manage small capital budget projects

What you will bring to this role:

• Experience in the civil construction industry (Civil Construction Cert 3 desirable).
• Ability to review and develop civil construction plans in line with council's standard drawings.
• Proficiency in understanding and utilising detailed maintenance contract specifications.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements related to employee and public safety

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Your ability to be an effective leader.
• Maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Enhancing the appearance and structural integrity of council’s streetscapes and infrastructure.

Join us in making a positive impact on our community’s infrastructure!

For more information about this role, contact Jacque Ryan, Coordinator Road Services on 9205 5004 or see the Position Description

105108 - Project and Contractor Management - Infrastructure and Environment - Position Description (May 2025).pdf

Applications close on Monday 07 July 2025, at 11.55pm.

In your application, please include your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Please note that the selection panel will assess your CV against the technical skills, ability and qualifications of the Position Description.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a Pre-employment Medical Assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.