About the role

The Project Manager is responsible to plan, organise and deliver projects on time, to budget and within the scope and quality in project briefs. Projects are of a small to medium size across City Projects and generally to a total cost of less than $1 million. The role is accountable for the development and delivery of assigned projects including business case development, project planning, monitoring, reporting, quality management, contract management, stakeholder partnerships and communications management.

Responsibilities will span the full project development lifecycle with a focus on delivery including project scope and specifications, procurement/tendering, managing consultants, contractors and stakeholders (internal/external) to achieve the successful delivery of key milestones.

What you will bring… (Selection criteria)

Must hold a relevant tertiary qualification to degree level in Project Management, Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering or equivalent experience.

A minimum of 3 years proven experience in project management delivering projects (related to design and construction activities) in a diverse organisation with multiple stakeholders.

Proven ability to concurrently manage multiple projects on time, to budget and to client satisfaction within a structured reporting framework.

Sound understanding of project management methodologies and a demonstrated understanding of standard forms of construction contracts and building industry practices.

High level relationship building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders with a broad range of expectations and client needs which are often of a competing nature.

Ability to work within a high pressure environment and effectively managing multiple priorities within a complex environment.

What we offer

Exciting projects and supportive team who are recognised and rewarded

Working within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development, training and study assistance to enhance your career progression

Multicultural organisation that values diversity

Up to 20 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Salary sacrificing, MYKI Commuter Club Pass and more....

How to apply

We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:

Attach your updated resume

Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Tuesday, 26th August 2025

Please note direct applications via email will not be considered, all applications must be submitted formally through our portal.

City of Melbourne reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the specified date should a suitable candidate be found, so don't wait to apply!

A few important things to note – don’t miss out!

We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Livia Ying–Livia - Team Leader Buildings, at [email protected]

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview. candidate be found, so don't wait to apply!