Senior Project Manager Civil Projects

WHY US

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We’re responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that’s making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS:  1x Temporary Full Time (2Yrs Contract)       

35 Hours - 5 days per week       

Salary - $111,867.28 to $122,577.95  plus  + vehicle allowance or leaseback vehicle + 12% Super      

Location: Moore Street

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Liverpool City Council is looking for a Senior Project Manager who will support the Coordinator to develop, plan, deliver and carry out asset management of safe and effective roads and drainage infrastructure assets. This is a key position within the Project Delivery Department, and you will be required to assist the team and provide professional expertise. Key responsibilities include:

·         Supporting the Coordinator in project managing the delivery of infrastructure capital works program and achieving project and program delivery goals by actively coordinating and overseeing the planning, design, procurement, construction and hand over processes across the organisation.

·         Providing high quality road and drainage infrastructure by monitoring the execution and completion of works to achieve required specifications, quality, safety and environmental standards, time and budget constraints.

·         Supporting the Coordinator by contributing to development of budget and managing and monitoring the program area budget.

·         Assisting in maximising Council’s access to and use of grant funds for road and drainage infrastructure assets by identifying sources and preparing sound grant submissions and applications.

ABOUT YOU: 

You’re a proactive and technically skilled engineer who thrives on delivering quality infrastructure outcomes. You bring a collaborative approach, strong project management skills, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a complex local government environment. 

You’ll have:

·         Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

·         Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.

·         A current Class C driver’s licence.

·         Extensive experience in road and drainage infrastructure planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

·         Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

·         Proven ability to prepare budgets, reports, and technical documentation.

·         Experience developing risk, environmental, and community engagement plans.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

·         Professional learning and development opportunities

·         Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

·         Access to Fitness Passport membership

·         Great office location in the heart of Liverpool CBD, close to public transport and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.

·         Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 x Health and Wellbeing leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

The salary (within the above-mentioned range) will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. 

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We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential 

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING:    19/02/2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on 0447 196 962.

For further information about the position please contact Jay Vaidya, Coordinator – Civil Engineering Programs on 8711 7565 or 0411744640.