Team Leader of Community Projects Job in Australia Recruiting by Bayside Community Emergency Relief Inc

Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time Days & Hours of Work:Monday - Friday, totalling38 hours per weekCompetitive Salary: Band 7 - $108,190.91p.a. + 11% superannuationLocation: Corporate Centre in Sandringham, with the flexibility to work from home
About Us:
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.
About the Role:
Council has adopted an exciting four-year capital works program and is looking for an enthusiastic, multi-skilled and community minded Team Leader for Community Projects. The role is responsible for managing capital projects whist leading a small team of Project Managers and overseeing a small portfolio of projects ranging from streetscapes to urban and foreshore infrastructure projects, small buildings and car parks. The leadership role will continuously drive forward movement in the areas of collaboration, community participation and customer experience on projects.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

The candidate will have end-to-end project management skills and possess strong demonstrated experience in Project Management, Construction Management or relevant field.
Proficient in developing project scopes, undertake site assessments, prepare cost estimates/plans, prepare and maintain project schedules and assess permit approvals to ensure a project is set up for successful delivery.
Possess a high degree of experience in community and stakeholder management.
Demonstrate people management skills and strong interest to motivate teams and empower individuals to strive for successful outcomes.
Manage the design, delivery and implementation of designated Capital Projects including streetscapes, urban and foreshore infrastructure, lighting, bay trail links and the like.
Effectively brief and manage consultants, contractors, stakeholders, community, clients and other project participants throughout the life of the project in a professional and engaged manner from inception to handover.
Exercise a passion for sustainable outcomes that meet time, cost and quality specifications in accordance with Council’s objectives and governance guidelines.
Perform Contract Management and Administration duties in accordance with Councils systems and governance guidelines.
Demonstrate leadership in construction safety management and use of safety systems.
Assist with scoping and the preparation of budget estimates for future capital projects.
Respond to external and internal technical enquiries within area of expertise and knowledge.

Mandatory pre-employment requirements:

Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check
Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check
Be willing to undertake a premedical assessment check (if applicable for the role)

What we can offer you in return:

A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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
A Green Money program, that rewards our staff for taking simple everyday steps to a more substantiable and climate aware living

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.
How to apply:

To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description
Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role
Click Apply to submit your application.
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:Tuesday 30 April, 11:55pm
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Nicole Reuben, Capital Developments Lead on 03 9599 4369 or via email [email protected]
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.

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