About the Role
As a Project Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of Council’s critical infrastructure and building upgrade projects, from initial planning and design through to procurement, construction and final handover. Aligning your work with Council’s Asset Management Strategy, you will champion a proactive, sustainable approach to long-term infrastructure health. You will provide high-level engineering expertise, oversee contractors to ensure projects meet strict safety, budget and quality standards, and deliver exceptional customer service through proactive stakeholder engagement. This role includes participation in natural disaster emergency responses and an after-hours on-call roster. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring the following essential skills and

experience:
Essential
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Construction Management or a related field, or substantial practical experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge in interpretation and application of technical drawings,



Australian Standards and guidelines relating to civil and building infrastructure works.
• Demonstrated experience in project delivery and contract management within the building and/or civil construction sector.
• Proven ability to prepare and write financial, administrative, procurement, contractual and other reports.
• Proven ability to apply judgement, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to deliver projects and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills engaging with multiple stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes and provide a high level of customer service. Desirable
• Knowledge of built infrastructure asset management principles.
• Experience working within a local government workplace. Applicants are required to provide a brief response in their cover letter addressing each selection criterion, using examples from their previous experience. More information on the key duties and responsibilities for the role can be found in the position description.

📌 Project Manager (Darwin)
🏢 City of Palmerston
📍 Darwin