Salary commencing from $127,641 plus 9.5% Superannuation
Temporary up to 1 December 2021

We are the City of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city. With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community. Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…

We have a rare opportunity for a Project Management Framework (PMF) Development Manager to join the team for approximately 12 months.

Reporting to the Capital Works Portfolio Manager, you will lead the establishment of the organisations Capital Works project management frameworks and tools. Our aim is to improve the consistency and effectiveness of the organisations delivery of projects and program.

The projects range across the breadth of Council’s public realm and building assets, from minor upgrades of open space to major refurbishment works and construction of major new spaces and facilities. These projects vary in size, complexity and discipline. They all require effective and professional management to ensure they are delivered within budget, on time, with minimal disruption to Council services, to a high quality. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a project management framework for a portfolio of up to 150 projects/programs totalling approximately $250M. The role also supports the Executive Leadership team subcommittee, the key governance body who have oversight and ultimately provide approvals for projects.

Success in this position requires a strategic thinker and an effective communicator with proven project delivery experience, demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high quality project management frameworks and a fine sense of judgement and effectiveness working within a complex and political business environment. You are a people person with a high level of technical knowledge. Exceptional interpersonal skills, managing and building strong positive relationships are essential as are innovative thought and a strong understanding of the processes for managing/developing a framework to successful completion.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of shaping City of Melbourne’s future.

You can bring… (Selection criteria) 

•Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values – accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
•Tertiary qualifications in architecture, landscape architecture and/or project management and extensive experience in the portfolio management and delivery of major capital works and works programs.
•Substantial experience and proven achievement in effective portfolio management, project management.
•Strong experience in developing and implementing project management frameworks.
•Strong influencing, communication, collaboration and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in achieving effective business outcomes relating to project delivery.
•High level analytical and lateral thinking skills with the ability to operate autonomously and take initiative whilst driving and implementing change in a continuous improvement environment.
•Demonstrated commitment to and experience in developing and maintaining rigorous, professional program/project reporting and procedures to ensure transparent, effective program accountability.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

How to apply…

As part of the online application form you are required to:
•attach your resume
•attach a separate cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, responding to the selection criteria (no more than three pages), as listed above under ‘You can bring…’

Please address your covering letter to Jonathan Kambouris, Director Capital Works and Acting Director Major Capital Works.

Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm Sunday 22 November 2020.

For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits.

City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a national criminal check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing in the role. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy

City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.