Senior Project Manager’s

Torquay, Devon
Great Ocean Road Coast

Applications closing on 27 February 2026, 09:00 AM

The Capital Works Team is responsible for managing capital projects identified through strategic planning, master plans and asset management assessments. Working across the organisation, the team develops, guides and delivers a significant program of work related to buildings, public amenities, playgrounds, landscapes, roads and drainage.

Purpose of the position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the complete management of major capital projects including project plans, scope definition, timelines, quality definition, assurance, risk management, stakeholder management, engagement, communication management and financial control as well as grant management and reporting.

This role communicates effectively with key stakeholders to ensure positive project outcomes, provides specialist advice at senior level and implements project management principles.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the effective delivery of major capital works projects from planning through to construction including major projects exceeding $10m and other assigned capital projects, often involving substantial complexity and challenge to deliver, and taking on a leadership role within a larger team.
• Provide effective and efficient contract administration and supervision of design consultancy and construction contracts as either Superintendent’s Representative or preparing documents for approval by the Superintendent’s Representative.
• Ensure all projects are delivered to agreed timeframes and budgets and to the specifications as set out in contracts and project briefs.
• Undertake risk assessments and develop quality and probity plans for projects.
• Manage high quality reporting and liaison with key stakeholders including grant funding bodies and community members.
• Implement effective project reporting mechanisms meeting the needs of the Directorate, key stakeholders such as grant funding partners and corporate reporting requirements (project reports, board papers and project control group meeting information related to progress, risk, financials).
• Prepare contract documentation including drawings, specifications and other items specific to individual projects.
• Project formulation (scope planning, budgeting and programming), development of consultant and design briefs and management of subsequent engagements and issue resolution
• Provide mentorship in project management, project governance and project documentation processes to the Capital Works team, and wider organisation.
• Understand and comply with policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to the position, including OHS, Cultural Heritage and Statutory Planning.
• Complete technically skilled designated works plans involving an element of problem solving.

About you

• Qualifications in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Project Management or other related fields.
• Substantial experience, 5+ years in project management including managing complex projects (related to civil or building works in sensitive environments) from design to delivery, whilst ensuring sound financial management.
• Experience, training or qualifications in Coastal Engineering, Coastal Project Management or Coastal Hazard and Resilience Planning, highly regarded.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to develop the skills of staff in the organisation.
• Excellent project reporting, scope, budget, time and risk management and planning skills for multiple project work streams.
• Holding a valid/current White card.

What we’re looking for?

• Demonstrated use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with a range of stakeholders (both external and internal) to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Extensive interpersonal, communications and consultation skills.
• Sound knowledge of project management principles including construction management, cultural heritage management, and occupational health and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member/leader of a team, often working to strict deadlines on infrastructure projects of a social and cultural nature.
• Innate ability to mentor and foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to respond positively to change.

Applications require

• A current resume

These are Permanent, Full-Time Roles. Two positions available.