Description:
- Permanent Full time role
- Utilise your expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Work closely with key stakeholders to deliver a range of projects
This role offers the opportunity for you to be part of a competent, high- performance team, along with opportunities for ongoing training.
As the Project Manager, you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver a range of projects from concept through to handover, inclusive of seeking and management of grant funding.
You will be responsible for:
- The development and implementation of a project management framework across the organisation.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships and collaborating with stakeholders.
- Leading the investigation, design, estimating and procurement processes for projects to deliver Council’s objectives.
- Typically, the value of the projects you will be responsible for will range from $500K up to $7M.
For more information about the role, please read the Position Description.
ABOUT US
The Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a diverse organisation employing over 120 staff across a wide variety of fields who deliver a range of services to the local government area encompassing Blackville, Caroona, Currabubula, Pine Ridge, Premer, Quirindi, Spring Ridge, Wallabadah, Werris Creek and Willow Tree and the almost 8000 residents who reside there.
The council is situated in Quirindi, the heart of the Liverpool Plains, four hours North West of Sydney, famous for its stunning landscapes and rich, highly productive land and is the perfect place to call home.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary between ranging from $81,541 to $104,379 gross per annum (dependent on experience, skills and qualifications) with a 3% Award increase to be applied to this pay rate effective in July 2025.
- A 9-day fortnight
- +11.5% (increasing to 12% effective July 2025) superannuation contribution
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Long service leave after 5 years continuous service
- Other generous leave entitlements
- Discounted gym membership at Plains Fitness
- Utilise Fringe Benefit Tax concessions when residing in the Shire
OUR VALUES
If you're looking to join a values led organisation, these are our pillars that build our culture:
- Respect - We acknowledge and understand others' cultures, beliefs and skills
- Accountability - We do what we say we're going to do and own our mistakes
- Communication - We proactively communicate and adapt our message to suit our audience
- Continuous Improvement - We challenge the way we do things, if not, why not?
- Customer Focus - We provide customer centered service
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Please contact Nathan Skelly, Director Infrastructure & Environmental Services on 0429 957 606.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the application form below ensuring you answer all questions. We recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. Word) then copy your answers into the application form when you're ready. On the following page attach a copy of your cover letter, CV and qualifications.
Once you have submitted your application you should receive an email acknowledgement that it has been received. If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please check your junk or spam email boxes and contact hr@liverpoolplains.nsw.gov.au. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday, 13 April 2025
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
Liverpool Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining and supporting a diverse & inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages.