Senior Project Manager (9800)

Group and Team: City Projects Group and Program & Delivery Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $115,945 - $118,723 per annum + 13% superannuation

• Shape the future of work in one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
• Lead project strategies and Champion innovation.
• Attractive remuneration package with relocation assistance.

About the role

The role is crucial to the overall success of our comprehensive project management framework. It involves implementing a well-defined project methodology and adhering to disciplined practices to ensure the seamless and agile execution of the City of Hobart's capital works program. 

Learn more about the role in the position description HERE

About you

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is integral to the overarching success of our end-to-end project management framework, ensuring a seamless and agile implementation of the City of Hobart's capital works program.

You will lead;

• Strategic Engagement: Understand and engage with the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring programs enable the sustainable achievement of Council objectives and the aspirations of the community.
• Informed Decision-Making: Undertake sound research to ensure decisions and advice are informed, strategically aligned, and integrated across the organisation.
• Alignment with Strategic Plans: Align your work to strategic plans and budgets, incorporating broad organisational priorities, goals, and objectives that deliver on the City Plan and Greater Hobart 2050.
• Contextual Understanding: Apply an understanding of the political, social, and legal environment and organisational context of the Council to all initiatives and actions.
• Advisory Role: Provide peak-level advice to key stakeholders and broader resources within the Council, enabling greater leverage and synergies in the design of projects.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Identify strategic threats and opportunities that could impact the organisation.

What will you bring

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Project Management or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).  
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated and significant senior level experience in applying the appropriate project management methodology in the delivery of projects
• A collaborative, courageous leadership style that builds trust, capability and innovation across diverse teams
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and influencing skills
• A passion for public value and a commitment to inclusive, ethical and forward-thinking leadership

Why join the City of Hobart?

You will be part of a leadership team shaping one of Australia’s most creative and sustainable cities. We are committed to values-led decision making, meaningful community engagement, and creating a culture where our people thrive.

• Attractive Remuneration package and relocation assistance
• Above award wages and leave
• Employer Superannuation at 13% with salary sacrifice options.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

Apply now

For a confidential discussion, please contact Mao Cheng (Manager Programming & Delivery - Connected City) , on 03 6238 2903 or email mao.cheng@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close at 11:59 pm Sunday 25 May 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 800 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.