Vacancy Details

Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

  • Salary Range Band 8 $130,108 - $145,807 plus 12% Super
  • Permanent Full Time role 
  • Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexile working arrangements possible

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to join the Civil Infrastructure Projects team. Work as part of a group of civil engineers and project managers to deliver civil infrastructure projetcs that will shape the future for the visitors and residents of the City of Port Phillip. You will deliver civil infrastructure including road reconstructions, local area traffic management, water sensitive urban design, drainage and maritime projects.

Duties

  • Provide input and support into the planning, management and delivery of projects within the allocated time, quality and budget constraints and in line with the EPMO framework and Council's standards, policies, relevent codes and industry practice
  • Develop, analyse, author and communicate information that supports evidence based decison making, the effect and effective allocation of resourcesm problem solving and tangible community benefits
  • Ensure accurate reporting on project and program progress and adherence to financial management and procurement requirements in line with Council's policies and the Local Government Act.
  • Oversee community and stakeholder relations in respect of the assigned projects, including faciltating community and stakeholder input to projects and authoring context for council reports, council notes, correspondence, reporting, community engagement and project updates to stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering are required for this position
  • Minimum ten years experience managing and delivering municipal scale civil projects, including demonstrated design, project management and construction supervision experience
  • Formal project management training would be advantageous
  • Extensive experience in the management of the consulant lead design of civil engineering, transport and maritime projects
  • Extensive experience in the management of the civil engineering, transport and maritime contractors during construction works

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

  • We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs 
  • Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation
  • Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
  • Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
  • Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only) 
  • Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
  • Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

  • Resume – latest and detailed version  
  • Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria found on the Positions Description.  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Atilio Numa, Head of Civil Infrastructure Projects on phone 03 9209 6236

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 24 May 2026 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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