Senior Project Manager - Building Projects

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion. Our organisational strategy is made up of three priorities and we consider these in everything we do: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Customer Experience and Results Matter.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

You will provide end to end Project Management services on a variety of building projects from inception right through to hand over, providing excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will be responsible for:

• Project Delivery - Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet quality outcomes and in accordance with the Project Management Framework.
• Engage successfully with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Deliver projects successfully in accordance with contract conditions including all legislative requirements.
• OH&S - Ensure Council buildings and infrastructure provide safe and healthy environments for all users and the public.

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or relevant qualification or extensive industry experience.
• Extensive experience in delivering complex building projects and capital work programs.
• Experience in internal and external stakeholder engagement, preferred in a local government setting.
• Excellent skills and experience in stakeholder management (internal and external) with a strong ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, project sponsors, community groups and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously to deliver the projects within the capital buildings team.

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence.
• Valid Construction White Card.

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to project requirements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Rebecca Graham, Coordinator Building Projects via email at rgraham@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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