Project Manager

We’re looking for a new member to join our capital works team who is capable of managing infrastructure projects from concept to completion!

This is one of the best roles to meet and learn from everyone in council, with many big opportunities. As a Project Manager, you will have a very broad experience of our community and will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of your projects, through planning, design and delivery.

How You Will Make a Difference Alpine Shire Council have set out on a mission to create incredible community spaces across the stunning Alpine Shire, and we are looking for enthusiastic, experienced and community focused individual to take up the role of Project Manager.

Our pipeline is full of interesting and varied projects. Thus, we are open to meeting those with project management experience coupled with excellent stakeholder engagement. Additionally, if you possess relevant transferable skills, highly refined soft skills and are community minded, we’d also love to hear from you!

In Your Role, You Will Be Responsible For

• End-to-end project management of a portfolio of projects.
• Project managing a range of Capital works projects across the Alpine Shire.
• Ensuring project milestones are met, and that delivery, performance and financial targets are achieved.
• Assisting in the establishment of relationships with diverse stakeholders to manage risks and resolve issues impacting project delivery, including managing sensitive negotiations.
• Overseeing and assessing designs and specifications submitted by consultants for compliance with relevant Acts, Regulations and Council policies.
• Oversee site inspections of works for compliance with approved designs and relevant standards.
• Deliver the scoping of asset renewal projects for delivery by either of Council’s Operations or Asset and Engineering teams.

You will undertake these responsibilities in a professional, efficient and timely manner, and contribute to Council’s aim of being a high performing, customer-focused organisation. You will deliver compliant services, and in a way which provides best value to Council.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Building and Construction or relevant experience.
• End-to-end project management experience.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience with contract administration.
• Problem-solving skills and self-initiative.
• Experience dealing with planning permits.
• Microsoft Suite proficiency.
• Strong ability to write reports and prepare external correspondence.
• Demonstrated skills in managing diverse workloads to meet deadlines and budget targets.
• Local government project management experience would be highly desirable.

See the position description for further details about the role!

Apply Now

• Temporary (12 months) Full-Time contract.
• Monthly RDOs & the possibility of other flexible arrangements.
• Work in a collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team.

• Alpine Shire Council 2023 Enterprise Agreement, Band 6:

• Band 6A Salary Starting at $89,979.37 per year + Leave Loading + Super.

• Based in Bright.

Applications close 11:59pm 8 August 2026 .

About Alpine Shire Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community. We are led by Councillors and an Executive Leadership Group that genuinely cares, and, at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do. We offer flexibility and invest in developing our people.

We are located in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise. Within our beautiful high country we really have it all – Downhill & cross country skiing, world class mountain biking; fishing; 4-wheel driving; paragliding; rock climbing; rafting and so much more!

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.

Submit your application today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with a dedicated team!

Want more details? Call our customer service team and ask to speak with Drew Carey.

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