Permanent, Full Time
Band 6
Salary $ 91,753.50 + Super + RDO + Flexible Working

About Us
The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The Role

Make a difference in our community!

Join a high performing and professional team with direct responsibility for the project management of a range of community facilities, including the design and construction phases. Projects will range from the upgrade of existing buildings to new community facilities. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for delivering a range of community facilities in a fast growth municipality.

 About you
You Have:

• Experience in the planning, design and delivery of community buildings and facilities in a local government or community context
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices including relevant industry codes, standards and guidelines.
• Experience in the tendering, contract management and project management of community facilities from inception to commissioning.
• A passion for exploring and adopting sustainable products, methods and practices to continuously improve outcomes for the community
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Tertiary qualifications in either architecture, civil or building engineering or relevant discipline
• A valid Australian driver’s licence

 If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!

Want to know more?
For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Mark Tomasiello, Unit Manager Community Infrastructure Delivery on 0418 110 323.

To apply for this position, you must address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Selection Criteria may not be considered.

 Applications close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5 February 2023 

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone’s strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

In line with the Council’s Covid Vaccination policy, we require staff to be vaccinated to perform duties and/or deliver services to the community. Therefore, if you are successful in the selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of an approved Covid-19 vaccination or authorised medical exemption.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email human.resources@whittlesea.vic.gov.au with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as “reasonable adjustment”) is defined as: “Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities”. A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.