Job Description

Full time, Ongoing

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- Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 plus superannuation

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- Base hourly rate $47.93 plus superannuation

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The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.

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Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct Qantas Link flights to Sydney.

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We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

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The Role

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As our Project Officer - Property (advertised as "Building Project Manager"), you/'re working within our Property Services Project Delivery Team.

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You will ensure the effective consultation, planning and feasibility, design, documentation and delivery of approved and proposed building projects across the organisation, supporting the City's extensive portfolio of community buildings. This portfolio includes significant heritage buildings, community halls, sporting facility pavilions and public toilet facilities.

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You will manage a variety of projects, with tasks including developing initial concept designs and financial estimates for building projects. You will also be responsible for the procurement of works and services ensuring best practice and value for money.

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Current examples of projects include the construction of new public toilets at Kennington Reservoir,



the remediation of extensive flood damage at the Bagshot Community Hall and undertaking a building investigation into the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre.

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About You

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This role suits a construction project manager or an experienced tradesperson coupled with formal project management qualifications who places value in strategic thinking and contributing to local community buildings.

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To be successful in this role, you will have building/construction project management experience combined with an excellent understanding and awareness of current building regulations, standards and practices and OH&S.;

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to develop project scope based on understanding stakeholder needs, are key to success in the role. You will also have strong time management and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks with conflicting demands.

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A pre-employment medical, satisfactory police records check and drivers licence are required for this position.

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Benefits

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- Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Secure and stable employment

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- Flexible and hybrid work options | Full time position | Discounted gym memberships

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- Annual salary increases | Generous leave entitlements | Training & development opportunities

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Visit our Employee Advantages website for more of our benefits.

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Position Description

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Click here to view the Position Description

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Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

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Contact

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If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Janyce McMurtrie, Coordinator Building Projects, 0448 792 361 or Chris Fisher, Team Leader - Building Projects, 0448 456 764.

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Deadline

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close of business Monday 4 August 2026.

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📌 Building Project Manager (Bendigo)
🏢 City of Greater Bendigo
📍 Bendigo