Projects Manager – Major Projects

Position No: 113/2025 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Full-Time | Temporary Contract (3 years from commencement) This position attracts a competitive negotiated salary dependent on qualifications and experience, and a wider range of benefits to reward your contribution Vacancy 113/2025 The opportunity We are in the market for a highly skilled and motivated Projects Manager – Major Projects to manage the City’s major capital works projects. Reporting to the Manager Project Management, this role will be responsible for managing the delivery of major building and infrastructure construction projects, including: leading internal groups and expert consultants coordinating the design process through concept schematic drawings to construction contract documentation providing quality infrastructure project management services to the organisation, including timely and budget-sensitive delivery of major capital works projects efficiently and effectively managing major capital works projects by facilitating multi-disciplinary teams, with a high degree of competency and autonomy applying best practice methods for contract administration, including the assessment of and response to variations, extension of time and other contract related requests actively managing project and contractual risks and compliance, and preparing project risk registers with clear mitigation plans facilitating the procurement and contract awarding process ensuring programmed targets and budgets are met To be successful in this role, you will need: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, construction or building) Post-graduate qualification in project management A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in delivering major building and civil infrastructure capital works projects Recognition by the Institution of Engineers Australia (Engineers Australia) as a Professional Engineer (or equivalent) Be a current active Project Management Institute (PMI) certificate holder at PMP, or possess an equivalent project management recognition (highly desirable) Current unrestricted C class national driver’s licence How to apply Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Great To apply please visit our Careers page at Further information can be obtained by calling Daniel Mooreon on 3***. Closing date Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Our commitment We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability or thinking style. If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons this is available upon request. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child‑safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers. Additional information All applications will be assessed in accordance with merit‑based principles. Where an applicant does not fully meet the requirements outlined in the attached position description, including essential qualifications and licence, the role may be reclassified, and an alternative remuneration package may be offered, subject to organizational needs in line with the City of Mandurah Industrial Agreement. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test. This recruitment process may also be used to identify candidates for similar permanent or fixed‑term opportunities that arise within the City over the next 12 months — offering you the chance to be considered for future roles that align with your skills and aspirations. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. To support transparency and integrity, all employees of the City of Mandurah are required to declare any secondary employment to help us manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately. To read more about Working at the City of Mandurah please visit our Careers and Employment. Casey Mihovilovich Chief Executive Officer Attachments: Projects Manager (Major Projects) - Position Description.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr