Job Description

MCJ Appointments – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

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Our client is a large council who is seeking the services of a Program Manager for a 1 year contract, with a possibility of an extension.

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Position purpose

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Coordination of Council's Section 7.11 Projects infrastructure delivery program from concept to commissioning of works.

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Ensure deliverables and budgets are successfully met.

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Report to Council's Manager Section 7.11 Projects and work closely with Asset Design's drainage and roads teams, along with Council's Property, Legal, construction and development teams.

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Qualifications and experience

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Degree or post graduate qualification in civil engineering or related fields

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In-depth experience of project planning and delivery experience, preferably gained in large, complex work environments

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Demonstrated experience in civil drainage, road design, recreation design and construction

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Proven experience in the delivery of complex projects, typically up to 5 years +

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Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and negotiation

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Demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve outcomes

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Demonstrated experience working in a diverse team workplace and working effectively with support functions reporting to more than one stakeholder

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Ability to respond to unpredictable risks and manage a number of simultaneous phases across multiple projects

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Senior Management experience and understanding of Risk Management Financial control and politics in a LG context.

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Demonstrated solid working experience as a project administrator or coordinator in land development and/or infrastructure projects

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Working Knowledge in MS Office software: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

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Duties

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Manage and coordinate all activities of the allocated Program (Project Portfolio) team. This may be up to three (3) people.

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Participate in Overall City Assets programming for resources management and Scheduling by understand the needs and impacts of the allocated Program

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Management and coordination of all matters related to allocated Project Portfolio

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Develop effective partnerships with stakeholders and delivery agents throughout projects including the identification and effective management of emerging risks

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Participate in client and contractor meetings as required

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Ensure the resolution of client/engineering/management issues

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Provide regular program/project reviews and reporting to the Manager Section 7.11 Projects

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Provide regular program/project reviews and reporting to the Manager

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Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends and practices within the industry which may impact Council projects

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Undertake site inspections

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Adhere to all Council's Policies and Procedures

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📌 Program Manager - Local Council (New South Wales)
🏢 MCJ Appointments
📍 New South Wales