- Help shape Kingston's capital works program
- Full-time opportunity
- Competitive salary on offer
- Great employee benefits
- Based in Cheltenham

About the role

Supported by the PMO Lead and a team of Analysts, this leadership opportunity will drive capability uplift across the organisation, whilst overseeing the governance of the entire capital works program (valued at $63M in 2026/27). With an eye for detail and exceptional communications skills this role will ensure regular, detailed and transparent reporting is provided to track our progress in delivering amazing outcomes for our community.

What you’ll deliver

- Continuous improvement of our award winning Project Management Framework
- Broadscale uptake of the PMF along with capability growth across the organisation
- Strong governance checks at both project and program level
- Lead the development of Councils long term capital program
- Reporting improvements based on reliable project data

What You’ll Bring

- Attention to detail to ensure quality reporting and data integrity
- Strong leadership skills to support the team and broader organisation in change management
- Sound knowledge of Project Management and reporting within a Government setting

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference We show care and respect We take pride in our work We are better together

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.



We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers

Kingston City Council is an equal chance employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

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The City of Kingston is located in the middle and outer southern suburbs of Melbourne, approx. 20 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. Kingston covers an area of 91 sq km, including significant areas of foreshore.

Every suburb offers something different, from diverse businesses, housing, community facilities, shops and restaurants to beaches & bushland.

Kingston is recognised as one of Victoria’s main employment centres and largest industrial sectors, with more than 90,000 people employed across over 18,000 businesses.

Our community facilities are located across the municipality, providing libraries, arts centres, community hubs, and early years services to residents, workers, and visitors.

Kingston is located in the middle and outer southern suburbs of Melbourne, approx. 20 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD. Kingston covers an area of 91 sq km, including significant areas of foreshore.

Every suburb offers something different, from diverse businesses, housing, community facilities, shops and restaurants to beaches & bushland.

Kingston is recognised as one of Victoria’s main employment centres and largest industrial sectors, with more than 90,000 people employed across over 18,000 businesses.

Our community facilities are located across the municipality, providing libraries, arts centres, community hubs, and early years services to residents, workers, and visitors.

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