Project Manager

About Us Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We have around 365 dedicated staff across many sites who manage $1.1 billion worth of assets and lead and work with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. We are a progressive and proactive dynamic organisation that prides itself on a respectful and supportive workplace. Why grow your career with Kempsey Shire Council At Kempsey Shire Council, we look for people who’ll put Kempsey Shire at the heart of all they do. We hope you share our values of:

1. Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive
2. Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
3. Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
4. Communication: We ensure open communication for all
5. Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
6. Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision

About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the delivery of key (capital/infrastructure) projects through the projects lifecycle to meet quality, cost, and time specifications. The scope of projects may include public spaces, sports facilities, roads, bridges, building assets and drainage. What you will be doing: 

• Managing delivery of projects to ensure they meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and ensure works meet the required quality, health and safety, risk and environmental requirements, State, Federal and local government requirements, and comply with Council policies, processes, and procedures.
• Planning and implementing identified projects ensuring defined performance, financial and timeframe requirements are achieved using Council’s project management tools, methodologies, and best practice.
• Monitoring and reporting on performance variations to projects to the Project Management Office.
• Facilitating and delivering outcomes with key stakeholders pertaining to deliverables associated with the various capital works projects. 

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description. About You: The Successful Candidate To be successful in this role, you should possess the following: Tertiary qualifications in Civil / Structural/ Geo-Engineering or related field. Certification in Prince 2, or other Project Management discipline; and experience in the management of consultants and contracts. You should also possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes within the context of project management. The successful candidate approaches their work with enthusiasm and proven technical, financial, project management and leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position and a demonstrated commitment to customer service. For more detailed information on the requirements of the role, please refer to the position description. Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council If successful in attaining the role you will be provided with:

• Temporary 36-month contract, 35 hours per week with 19-day month
• Competitive salary (plus 11% superannuation)
• A focus on wellness including flexible work arrangements and rostered days off
• Health and wellbeing programs
• EAP programs for you and your immediate family
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• The opportunity for career development and learning and development programs.
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast

For further information regarding this role please contact Robert Landman on 02 6566 3200.Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. Interested in Applying? Please apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek.  Emailed or posted applications will not be considered. Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.  It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves. We understand that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you! If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).
• Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.

We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application. Applications close: 14 January 2024 at 4:00pm Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected] Thank you and good luck with your application. Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.