Senior Project Manager (9800)

Job No: COH23801
Location: Hobart, TAS

Group and Team: City Projects Group, Programming and Delivery Team
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $119,423 to $129,372 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About the role

The Senior Project Manager leads the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works projects that shape Hobart’s community and infrastructure. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the role is responsible for end-to-end project delivery. It brings together stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of projects across council assets. These include playgrounds, stormwater, pavilions, road renewals, bridge strengthening and sporting grounds lighting. It provides a unique opportunity to grow delivery capability while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the local community, all within a collaborative and values led council environment.

What makes this role stand out:

  • a diverse and varied project portfolio across community, civil and infrastructure assets
  • the opportunity to deliver projects with visible impact across the city
  • a locally based role supporting a strong work life balance
  • a collaborative, values driven organisation focused on people, accountability and innovation
  • strong pipeline of works supporting long-term delivery stability.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Senior Project Manager

About you

The successful candidate will bring strong experience delivering complex capital works or infrastructure projects, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects through to completion. They will demonstrate sound judgement, strong commercial and contract management capability, and a proactive approach to risk and problem solving.

Key attributes include:

  • experience delivering mid to large-scale projects
  • strong contract, commercial and risk management capability
  • ability to work across multiple projects with competing deadlines
  • effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • a collaborative, values-driven approach to delivery.

Qualifications:

  • degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • current driver’s licence
  • relevant professional accreditation (e.g. PMP, CPEng) is desirable.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

  • Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
  • Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
  • A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
  • Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
  • Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
  • Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service. 
  • 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 Check, and medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people.  The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If this opportunity matches your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Brian O'Dwyer, Program and Delivery Manager, via email on brian.odwyer@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 11:59 pm Wednesday 3 June 2026.

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 600 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.

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