Project Manager - Capital Projects

Double Bay, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

• $97,638.57- $126,273.28 p.a.+ super + potential to earn additional allowances
• Fully maintained private use motor vehicle with secure parking in Double Bay or vehicle allowance to the value of $10,780 p.a.
• Fortnightly RDO and potential to work from home 2 days per week - flexible work/life balance
  
  

About Us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About The Role

We are searching for an experienced Project Manager to oversee the implementation of capital works projects; from planning and feasibility studies, to contract administration, budget management, community consultation, handover and reporting.

As part of a small team reporting to the Manager Capital Projects, this role offers an opportunity for a project management all-rounder to take ownership of a diverse range of projects to support our Infrastructure and Sustainability Division.

About You

To be successful for this role you will have experience in the preparation and assessment of surveys, designs and tender documents and have demonstrated ability to work across several major projects to meet overarching deadlines. You will be a high achiever with:

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management or closely related field, (further tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience will be considered).
• Demonstrated experience and ability to deliver infrastructure works in the built or natural environments using project management procedures.
• Experience in delivering projects through all project phases –planning, executing, closing and monitoring and control.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal),
• Demonstrated ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (e.g. internal and external stakeholders such as Council staff, consultants, government agencies, members of the public, suppliers, contractors).
• Demonstrated experience in fostering and maintaining effective working relationships within project teams and broader organisational groups.
• Ability to manage own time to achieve outcomes in line with organisational goals.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines.
• Understanding of and commitment to Council’s organisational values and EEO and WHS policies.
• Current C Class Licence
  
  

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the Local Government tendering and procurement regulations.
• Qualifications in Project Management.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities
  
  

How To Apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Richard Ladlow, Manager Capital Projects on 9391 7123 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM on Sunday 24 May 2026

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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