North East Link Project Officer

Job No: MC3678
Location: Doncaster, VIC

  • Temporary full time position, until 31 December 2025
  • Band 7 position, circa $101k + 10.5% Superannuation
  • Doncaster Civic Offices (Hybrid working arrangements available)

Exciting opportunity to be part of Manningham Council’s North East Link (NEL) project team and help us shape the longer term outcomes of the North East Link project to benefit our community.

  • Interesting and challenging project management role.
  • Work with various stakeholders across different disciplines with both government and private contractors
  • Be part of an energetic and supportive / collaborative team.

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and have your ideas heard. We’ll appreciate your contribution and hard work, and together, we’ll balance what's important to you and your lifestyle.

About the Role

The North East Link project impacts of all aspects of the Manningham municipality, including the road network, open space, sports and recreation facilities and community amenity.

Our focus is to work with the State Government to ensure that any impacts are mitigated and that we influence, advocate for and achieve positive, high quality outcomes for our residents and the broader community. 

Working here is often challenging, where no 2 days are the same. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, have your ideas heard and your achievements acknowledged.

Skills and Experience

You are a driven individual with proven abilities in project management, with experience in engineering / planning or relevant field, reviewing and commenting on detailed design plans

  • You will have the opportunity to work and engage with multiple stakeholders, including State Government and private contractors  and form strong partnerships and influence outcomes on the NEL project.
  • You have worked on large scale projects where you have dealt with ongoing changing priorities.
  • Excellent project management abilities with the capacity to work within multiple timeframes.
  • Sound analytical skills, including the ability to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to problems.
  • The ability to communicate clearly and concisely and prepare reports, are a key element of this role, as is your ability to resolve conflict situations in a practical manner.
  • Relevant technical expertise and knowledge will be highly valued.

Click here to view a position description.

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Liz Lambropoulos, Team Leader Integrated Transport on 9840 9460.

For all other enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us

Applications close on Thursday 16 February 2023 at 5pm

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.

To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely.

If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check. 

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Welcome to the diverse, inclusive and engaging City of Manningham.

With a wealth of languages, music, food and cultural traditions, Manningham is a special place to live and visit. Manningham dates back thousands of years to the Wurundjeri tribe whose way of life was closely linked to the natural environment. Now, the Manningham community enjoys local parks and wildlife as well as galleries, shopping and sport precincts. Just a short drive from Melbourne CBD, Manningham provides a balance of city and country.