Project Manager

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager Project Delivery, the role forms part of the Major Projects team in the Infrastructure and Environment division.  The role will play a key role in delivering some of the City’s most exciting high-profile projects.  In the position you will plan, procure, and execute high profile projects and engage with stakeholders to deliver projects with a true business partnering approach for the City of Ballarat.

About you:

The City of Ballarat is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Project Manager with experience in project management and in the building and construction industry. To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will demonstrate your ability to plan and prioritise projects within a set timeframe and work collaboratively with stakeholders and contractors to deliver desired outcomes. You will have strong project management experience in successfully delivering community infrastructure projects in excess of $5m. You will be driven to deliver outcomes with a collaborative approach and be a strategic thinker equipped with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and the confidence to navigate complex relationships and interact with key internal and external stakeholders.

Good knowledge of project management principles with recent experience in site supervisory and managing contractors in the building industry would be highly desirable. Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields of construction management, engineering, project management, architecture are also desirable, along with experience working within a government department.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification or demonstrated experience in relevant field (construction management, engineering, project management, architecture etc) with well-developed project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in delivering community infrastructure in excess of $5m.
• Extensive contract and contractor management experience, preferably from the local government perspective.
• High standard of report writing and project documentation.
• Demonstrated budgeting, management and negotiation of variations and claims, cost control and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues relevant to the position.

Be Part of Something More:
 

Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.

Benefits

There’s more to remuneration than just salary.
 

Here are some key benefits you might value:

• Learning and development programs
• Flexible work policies
• Employee benefits program
• MyWellbeing initiatives

To Apply

To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 30 January 2026.

Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and respond to the key selection criteria.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.

Contact

For any additional questions, please contact Alex Gildea on 0448 232 495 or [email protected]

At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected]

We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.