Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Local Government
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Senior Project Manager - Local Government
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Lead projects. Lead people. Make things happen.
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Adelaide based | Fortnightly travel | Projects up to $5M
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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Managerto join its growing Local Government team, supporting long term regional council partnerships within South Australia.
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This is a hands on project delivery rolefor someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, leading teams and seeing things through from scoping to completion.
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Working closely with the Sector Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of projects valued up to $5 million, while building strong relationships with the client and delivery teams.
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What you'll do
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Manage multiple projects from scoping and procurement through to delivery, handover and close out
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Lead project teams, contractors and consultants
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Manage scope, program, budget, risk and quality
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Oversee procurement, contract administration, variations and change control
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Coordinate contractors and site activities
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Provide transparent reporting to clients and senior stakeholders
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Support the Sector Manager with team leadership and day to day delivery
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What we're looking for
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You're a strong project manager first and foremost, with the confidence to take ownership and drive projects to completion.
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You'll bring:
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10+ years' experiencein project management and delivery
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Experience managing multiple projects concurrently, ideally up to $5M in value
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Demonstrated experience leading project teams, contractors and consultants
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Strong procurement, contract administration and commercial skills
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Excellent project scheduling, risk and cost management capability
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A qualification in engineering, construction, project management or a related technical discipline, with engineering qualifications highly regarded
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Local Government, utilities or infrastructure experience advantageous
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Asset management experience preferred but not essential
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Current driver's licence and willingness to travel
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National Police Check and White Card
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Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
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Why this opportunity?
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Manage a diverse portfolio of projects up to $5M
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Adelaide based with regional travel within South Australia as needed
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Genuine autonomy and ownership
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Long term client relationships and repeat work
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Supportive, growing Local Government teams
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Permanent, contract or casualoptions available
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Ready to take the lead?
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Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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📌 Senior Project Manager - Local Government (South Australia)
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📍 South Australia