- Salary Range Band 8 $134,011 - $150,181 plus 12% Super
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

The City of Port Phillip is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to join the Civil Infrastructure Projects team. Work as part of a group of civil engineers and project managers to deliver civil infrastructure projects that will shape the future for the visitors and residents of the City of Port Phillip. You will deliver civil infrastructure including road reconstructions, local area traffic management, water sensitive urban design, drainage and maritime projects.

Duties:

- Provide input and support into the planning, management and delivery of projects within allocated time, quality and budget constraints and in line with the EPMO framework and Council’s standards, policies, relevant codes and industry practice.
- Develop, analyse, author and communicate information that supports evidence-based decision making, the efficient and effective allocation of resources, problem solving and tangible community benefits.
- Ensure accurate reporting on project and program progress, and adherence to financial management and procurement requirements in line with Council's policies and the Local Government Act.
- Oversee community and stakeholder relations in respect of the assigned projects, including facilitating community and stakeholder input to projects and authoring content for Council Reports,



Councillor Notes, correspondence, reporting, community engagement and project updates to stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

- Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering are required for this position.
- Minimum ten years' experience managing and delivering municipal scale civil projects, including demonstrated design, project management and construction supervision experience.
- Formal project management training would be advantageous.
- Extensive experience in the management of consultant lead design of civil engineering, transport and maritime projects.
- Extensive experience in the management of civil engineering, transport and maritime contractors during construction works.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work setting where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

- We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).





Security Requirements and Professional Obligations

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How to Apply

Click APPLY.

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Atilio Numa, Head of Civil Infrastructure Projects on phone 03 9209 6***.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 22 November 2026.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 *** or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au

PD Senior Infrastructure Project Manager Nov 2026.pdf

📌 Senior Infrastructure Project Manager (Albert Park)
🏢 City of Port Phillip
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