Project Manager - Building/Construction
Job No:
12300426
Location:
Bendigo
- Full time, Ongoing
- Band 7, Starting salary $106,343 plus superannuation
Click here to view the Position Description
The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel.
Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney.
We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!
The Role
Our Property Services Unit is seeking a Team Leader - Building Projects (role advertised as "Project Manager - Building/Construction") to join our team.
In this diverse position you will lead and develop a small, high performing team to plan and deliver a variety of approved and proposed building capital works projects, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and in line with Council Plan objectives.
You will also complete feasibility, design, planning, project delivery and contact management of your own building related projects and provide expert technical and professional advice relating to building and aquatic projects to a range of stakeholders.
Current projects the team is undertaking include:
- Bendigo Town Hall renewal
- Lake Weeroona changing place facility
- Maiden Gully Community Hall renewal
- Peter Krenz stadium floor renewal
- Swimming pool plant renewal
About You
To be successful in this varied position, you will have:
- Team leadership experience in a project management/contract management environment
- Excellent knowledge and experience in project management/contract management
- Knowledge of relevant Acts and Regulations, Codes of Practice and recognised Standards relevant to the delivery of building related projects
- Strong financial management skills with experience in budget control
- Skills in finding solutions to making work more efficient and effective for the team and projects
- A customer service focus, strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
A satisfactory police records check and current Victorian driver’s licence is required for this position.
Benefits
- Annual salary increases | 17.5% annual leave loading | Flexible and hybrid work options
- Contribute to our community | Work close to home | Discounted gym memberships
- Paid parental leave | Purchased leave | Study leave | Training & development opportunities
Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.
Contact
If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Janyce McMurtrie, Coordinator Building Infrastructure Projects, 0448 792 361.
To Apply
Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 15 April 2026.
