Job Description
$111,000 - $138,000 + Up to 15% Super + Vehicle
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Great projects do not start on site they start with exceptional planning
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The City of Armadale is one of Western Australia's fastest-growing local governments, investing in the infrastructure our community needs now and into the future.
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We are seeking an experienced Project Planning Lead to turn strategic priorities into well-scoped, costed and deliverable capital projects.
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This is a newly created leadership role with genuine scope to bring together civil engineering, landscape architecture and project planning disciplines, build a high-performing team and strengthen how projects move from concept into delivery.
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About the role
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Reporting to the Head of Asset Planning, you will lead the City's Project Planning function and guide infrastructure projects through the critical front-end planning phase.
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You will oversee project scoping, concept development, preliminary design, cost estimation, consultation, approvals and project readiness.
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You will also lead the stage gate between Asset Planning and Program Delivery, ensuring only projects that are appropriately scoped, approved and ready progress into the capital works program.
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This is not a construction delivery or scheduling role. It is about creating the strong foundations that enable successful project delivery.
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What you will lead
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A multidisciplinary team across civil engineering, design and landscape architecture
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Front-end planning, scoping, concept development and cost estimation
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Preparation of project packages for capital program entry
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Community consultation and multidisciplinary stakeholder input
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Project approvals, risks and readiness assessments
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The stage gate process between Asset Planning and Program Delivery
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Stronger project handovers and reduced downstream rework
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Continuous improvement in project planning standards and processes.
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About you
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You are an experienced infrastructure, engineering, design or project planning leader who understands that successful projects are shaped well before construction begins.
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You bring structure to complexity, test assumptions early and know how to bring technical professionals and stakeholders together around a practical outcome.
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You are also a strong people leader who can create clarity, develop capability and build a collaborative, accountable team culture.
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You will bring:
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Qualifications in Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
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Demonstrated front-end infrastructure or capital works planning experience
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Knowledge of project scoping, concept design, estimating and project development
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Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams
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Strong people leadership and team-development capability
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Experience with governance, approvals, procurement and project risk
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Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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The ability to assess project readiness, constraints and deliverability.
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Experience in local government or another complex, asset-intensive environment will be highly regarded.
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You will have the opportunity to:
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shape a newly formed function
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lead a multidisciplinary team
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influence the quality and deliverability of the City's future capital program
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work across roads, public spaces, buildings and community infrastructure
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deliver lasting outcomes for a rapidly growing community.
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Nine-day fortnight or 19-day month where operationally suitable
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Hybrid working opportunities where appropriate
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Employer superannuation contributions of up to 15%
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Motor vehicle
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Free Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre membership
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Study assistance
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Novated leasing
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Employee Assistance Program
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17.5% annual leave loading.
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Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 25 August ****.
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Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may close without notice if a suitable applicant is identified.
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The City of Armadale is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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We are also committed to providing a child protected environment and uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations through our recruitment, training and employment practices.
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📌 Project Planning Lead - Capital Works & Design (Perth)
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