Senior Project Manager (Major Projects) - Up to 18 Months

Sydney, NSW
$136,983-149,200 per year
Temporary
Full-time

14 days ago

About Inner West CouncilInner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $17.95/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.As the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Council’s major capital projects, ensuring they are completed to a high standard, on time, and within budget. You’ll manage all phases of project development from feasibility studies and concept design to approvals, procurement, construction, and handover while ensuring alignment with Council’s strategic goals and community expectations. This role involves supervising consultants and contractors, external project managers, managing risks, budgets, and compliance, and fostering collaboration across internal teams, service units, and community user groups. You’ll also contribute to long-term capital works planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and digital innovation to enhance service delivery.The current portfolio of projects includes the Leichhardt Oval refurbishment and the Leichhardt Park Aquatics Centre Upgrade.Key Responsibilities

Deliver major capital projects with a strong focus on quality, timeliness, and budget control.
Lead project planning, design, approvals, procurement, and contract management.
Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with WHS and legislative requirements.
Engage stakeholders and community groups to ensure transparency and satisfaction.
Manage risks, variations, delays, and reporting across all project phases.
Support strategic planning, feasibility assessments, and prioritisation of future projects.
Monitor team performance, budgets, and operational standards.
Promote continuous improvement and digital capability across the team.

Please read the to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.Please note this is a temporary position up to 18 months$136,983.08 - $149,199.96 + 12% SuperannuationSome of the required skills, experience and qualificationsEssential requirements * Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Building or other related fields with project management units.

Significant experience in project management including ability to develop, coordinate and deliver projects that meet quality, time and cost requirements and the ability to develop sound, practical/workable and innovative solutions to resolve problems or activate a project plan.
Strong negotiation skills, interpersonal, communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
High level understanding of construction industry and construction site WHS and Environmental management requirements
High level computer skills and proficient in the use of finance, Microsoft project and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Demonstrated procurement, budget management, contract administration and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and competing deadlines.
High level analytical and problem-solving skills with the capacity to inspire or support innovative thinking.
Ability to establish and maintain respectful and professional interactions with members of staff and of a diverse community and provide advice/services, problem solve and handle a range of issues including difficult or challenging customers.
Significant experience in successfully delivering complex construction projects
Commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times
Current NSW Driver’s Licence
Construction industry white card

Desirable Criteria: * Experience in Prince 2 project management methodology or similar methodologies

Knowledge of local government functions.

EnquiriesScott Mullen, Strategic Investments & Property Manager on 02 9392 5741Closing DateSunday 7th September 2025, 11:30PMTo subscribe to our weekly job alert emails pleaseWe recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.Eligibility for employment/Pre employment ChecksSuccessful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the website.Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employerWe welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.Reasonable Adjustment AssistanceIWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseApply NowAllows you to pre-fill the application using your SEEK profile information and resuméPersonal Details * Required field * First name*

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Your IP address (130.176.152.84) has been logged. 63 Hits.About Inner West CouncilInner West Council is among Sydney's larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city's most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration at the centre of everything we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

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