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Project Manager Buildings

Permanent Full Time

Band 7 – Starting from $108,546 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

• Hybrid Working Policy For those working full time hours - 3 days worked in the office and 2 days WFH
• Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
• Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
• Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

The Project Manager Buildings position is responsible for the successful planning, management and delivery of Council building capital works projects, including renewals, upgrades and new building projects.

The role delivers a diverse range of projects across Council and community infrastructure, including kindergartens, sporting facilities, leisure centres, town halls, libraries and other public buildings within a complex inner-city environment. These projects often involve operational, stakeholder and community interface, requiring strong coordination and project management throughout the full project lifecycle.

From early concept and design management through to construction delivery and handover, the position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality that enables and supports the delivery of Council services and outcomes for the community.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented professional with a positive, can-do attitude and proven experience delivering building projects from concept through to construction and handover. You will have excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively consult and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and community groups. The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities, coordinate complex project requirements in a professional and diplomatic manner, and maintain strong attention to detail while keeping focus on broader project outcomes and community expectations.

Yarra City Council is a dynamic organisation, proud of our inclusive culture. We strive to continually improve services to the community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Karen Hucker, Coordinator Building Program via (03) 9205 5704 or karen.hucker@yarracity.vic.gov.au.

 903101 - Project Manager Buildings - Position Description (1).pdf

Applications close on: Thursday July 9 2026, at 11:55pm. 

How to Apply

In your application, please include your Resume and a 1-page Cover Letter. In your cover letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.