About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by leading the planning and coordination of Council’s long-term Capital Works Program. This pivotal role ensures projects are well-defined, budgets are achievable, and delivery is efficient through proactive planning and strong stakeholder collaboration. You’ll play a key part in aligning capital investments with Council’s strategic goals and the evolving needs of our community—helping shape infrastructure that makes a lasting impact.

Role accountabilities include:

• Align capital program planning with Council’s strategic direction, including the City Plan and Our Hobart, Towards 2030.
• Lead the annual review of the 10-Year Capital Works Program, ensuring projects are well-scoped, budgeted, and prioritised.
• Provide evidence-based advice and performance reporting to support informed decision-making and organisational objectives.
• Collaborate across teams to streamline planning and delivery, reduce risks, and ensure realistic cost estimates and timelines.
• Build strategic relationships to advocate for community outcomes and identify emerging risks and opportunities.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

You’re a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering impactful infrastructure projects. You bring a mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative energy to every phase of the capital works lifecycle together with a degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline — or significant hands-on experience in a similar role together with a current driver’s license, enabling you to travel across project sites as needed.

You will have proven experience in capital works planning, project coordination, construction management, or infrastructure delivery, ideally within local government or a comparable setting and a solid grasp of project lifecycle management, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Your strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across teams and deliver results in a dynamic environment will be highly valued.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

Are you passionate about bringing capital works to life? If you're ready to step into a role that’s both challenging and rewarding, where your impact is tangible and your growth is supported—then we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help shape the future with us.

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Mao Cheng, Manager Capital Projects, on 03 6238 2903 or email [email protected]

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to [email protected]. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 31 August 2025.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.