Status: Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary range: $99,467.18 – $113,151.58 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience.

Opportunity: Joining the City of Albany’s Major Projects team, this position is responsible for facilitating and managing projects for the City of Albany, from the feasibility phase through to the implementation of works. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing projects related to land-based and coastal infrastructure, natural and developed reserves.

About You: We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced project professional with a strong background in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects—particularly in coastal, landscape, and environmental contexts. Your advanced project management skills are complemented by exceptional communication abilities, allowing you to engage effectively with diverse audiences, from community members to contractors and funding bodies. You bring a strong analytical mindset to your work, with the ability to assess technical documentation and ensure quality outcomes from concept through to delivery. You are comfortable navigating compliance, budgets, and contract administration, and pride yourself on delivering high-quality projects that reflect strategic goals and community needs.

This role also requires:

Proven advanced project management skills with extensive experience in overseeing and administering multiple, complex projects and contracts involving various stakeholders.

Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, including demonstrated experience in community consultation.

Strong conceptual and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess detailed technical aspects and ensure required quality levels throughout project completion.

Demonstrated experience in the planning and execution of projects with a strong focus on landscape and environmental contexts, such as coastal adaptation, rehabilitation, protection, and trail network development.

A tertiary qualification in project management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most significant and historic regional cities. Our services, facilities, and activities are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you will have the opportunity to help us reach our full potential. With a workforce of approximately 450 staff members, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to the Albany community. We foster an environment where every employee has the opportunity to succeed

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year

Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance

Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year

Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Free ALAC Membership

Festive leave days

Volunteering support

Generous study assistance

Employee recognition program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? To apply visit https://albany.elmotalent.com.au/careers/albany/job/view/591 for a full job information kit.

To be eligible for an interview, applicants must submit a separate document that clearly covers the selection criteria outlined in the Conditions and Selection Criteria Document.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Anthony McEwan, Manager Major Projects at [email protected] or on 6820 3012

Deadline: Applications close Monday 8th September 2025

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.