About the City

The beautiful Swan River foreshore of Dalkeith and Nedlands and the crisp white sands of Swanbourne Beach are treasured features enjoyed by the City of Nedlands community of 22,000 residents. Smaller by nature than the larger councils of the Perth metropolitan, the City prides itself in having a community focused and dedicated workforce who are committed to ensuring the City is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community with a high standard of local facilities. When you join The City, you play an important role for the people of the Nedlands. Our services are essential for all, who rely on us to deliver and manage facilities and services across our suburbs. If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

About the role

The City is seeking suitable applicants to fill a number of current Project Manager vacancies, full-time and part time and fixed term as well as registering interest of candidates for future needs. As a Project Manager, you’re the person who manages relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and co-workers across the City’s road, drainage and or other infrastructure. Reporting to the Principal, Project Delivery – City Projects, you will lead and participate on capital project delivery for our assets and operational works to ensure deliverables are on time, to budget and within standards.

This role is part of a collaborative project delivery team made up of approximately four project managers, two civil designers and support staff. The team is responsible for managing a suite of up to twenty medium and minor capital projects on brownfield sites to be delivered within a 12 to 18 month cycle. The projects are mostly civil, and infrastructure works across Roads, Drainage and City Building Assets and include some minor electrical projects in the program as well. You will be involved throughout the project delivery phases, including initiation, design, contract documentation, tender, delivery, and commissioning.

Key responsibilities:

We are looking for someone with sound project management background in the engineering or construction field, or you might come from a Trades or other project management background. In addition, you may have experience with:

• Scope review and project delivery strategy.
• Tendering and contract award processes, and contract administration processes.
• Contractor management and stakeholder management.
• Construction experience including quality and HSE site inspections.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will have a sound project management background with either; Tertiary or Trade Qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management; or Project delivery experience in other fields of work. A background in Local Government or a Service Authority would be advantageous. Other essential requirements include:

• a current C-A or C class Driver’s Licence.
• well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• sound supervisory and leadership skills with relevant experience.
• strong problem solving, analytical, and research skills.
• Current National Police Certificate and General Construction Induction 'White Card'.

Employee benefits

• 5 weeks Annual Leave and Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks primary carer / 2 weeks partner leave).
• Flexible working arrangements and Training and Development Opportunities.
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme offering up to 14%, comprising a 12% Superannuation Guarantee and up to an additional 2% employer co-contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program and Healthy Workplace Initiatives.
• Fitness Passport wellness program access and Private Health Insurance Corporate Discounts.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice options.

This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of $98,805 - $114,945 pa plus superannuation, dependent on skills and experience.

Sound like a match? Apply today.

Please read the position description to ensure a full understanding of the role. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Paul Kilpa, Principal, Project Delivery – City Projects on (08) 9273 3500. If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. Applications can be submitted online via the City’s website before 9am AWST, Monday 4 August 2025.

Note: As there are several vacancies to fill, early applications are highly recommended. The City reserves the right to close applications and appoint candidate(s) prior to the closing date.