The Role
As a Major Projects Coordinator, you will be responsible for achieving the timely programming, delivery and completion of City of Ballarat’s major capital projects in line with City of Ballarat plans, policies, priorities and programs.
You will provide strategic advice, resource planning, contract management, project management and tender oversight in relation to the delivery of capital projects to a team of Project Managers and Project Officers.
Examples of City of Ballarat Major Projects (underway and completed):
For further information on the above projects please visit: https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/city/projects
About You
You will be an accomplished communicator, honest and transparent, diplomatic with a strong desire to deliver well considered and balanced outcomes on behalf of the community.
You will be a people leader with significant experience in coaching, developing, managing, motivating, and guiding a team to excel while embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
You’ll play a key role in the project initiation and planning phase setting the project up for success.
Monitoring team performance, ensuring project outcomes, risk mitigation and financial performance, navigating through contractual obligations and monitoring OH&S requirements and performance.
With experience in reporting and engaging with diverse stakeholders—including Councillors, staff, government departments, funding agencies, community, consultants and contractors—you will convey critical information and insights to support strategic decision-making, fostering transparency and instilling trust throughout the organisation.
You will have Tertiary qualifications in Architecture or Building Design, Project Management, or equivalent, or extensive and demonstrable technical expertise and experience in all aspects of leadership, project management, community infrastructure delivery, contract management and procurement.
City of Ballarat Core Values
We are honest and transparent - we tell the whole story, we provide a context and rationale for our decisions and we trust each other enough to be honest.
We are accountable - we do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it, we learn from our mistakes and celebrate our successes and we back up our teammates and also hold them to account with kindness and respect.
We value everyone - we show respect to everyone, even if we disagree, we ensure everyone has access to opportunities, and we are approachable regardless of our position in the organisation.
We work with and for our community - we seek to understand our community's needs and take action to meet those needs, we engage with our community and share what we are doing and why, and we manage our resources responsibly and sustainably.
We work together - we work towards common goals, we support each other through the highs and lows and we look for the best in each other.
To Apply
To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 1 December 2024. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and a written response to the key selection criteria as listed in the position description (available via City of Ballarat Careers Page).
Next steps - shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a video interview screening process via Viddi.
The successful applicant will also be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check, hold a current drivers licence, white card and working with children check.
Contact
For further information on this position please contact Braith Norman Executive Manager Major Projects on 0429 186 832.
The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.
Monthly based
City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia
City of Banyule,Victoria,Australia
