Project Officer - Building Projects

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 + 11.5% Super
• Full time, 14 Month Fixed Term role
• Maternity leave coverage

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Provide administrative and technical support to members of the building team on a wide variety of exciting projects across the vibrant municipality of Port Phillip. Ensuring the Building Projects team delivers high quality capital projects on time and within agreed budgets. Support the delivery of specific projects and the project portfolio, with respect to Council’s processes, policies and EPMO framework.

Duties:

• Provide support to members of the Building Projects team in contract administration and project management processes.
• Provide support into the planning, management, and delivery of capital projects within allocated time, quality and budget constraints and in line with the EPMO framework and Council’s standards, policies, relevant codes and industry practice.
• Carry out contract management and works supervision of capital works projects in compliance with council policies, relevant codes, Australian Standards, and industry best practice. Delivering projects within allocated time and budget.
• Manage the delivery of assigned tasks on time and within budget in line within organisational requirements.
• Support, input to and monitor consultation with external and internal parties in respect to assigned projects.
• Report regularly to the Head of Building Projects – Construction on updates on assigned projects, and on matters of a sensitive, political nature, thereby assisting in meeting Council’s object.

Skills and Experience 

• Formal qualification(s) in a relevant discipline (i.e., construction management, project management, architecture or equivalent discipline). And Previous experience managing and delivering building construction projects, including design, project management or construction supervision experience.
• Knowledge of project management systems and other relevant computer applications and software.
• Formal project management certification or training would be advantageous.
• Experience in delivery of municipal capital projects would be advantageous.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Childcare centres making accessing childcare a breeze!
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages including your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ben Newbold, Head of Building Projects – Construction via phone 0401 000 333 or email Benjamin.newbold@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 5 May 2025

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au