Senior Project Manager

Group and Team: City Projects and Programming and Delivery
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE (or fixed-term contract, subject to negotiation)
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $123,006 to $146,579 per annum + 13.5% superannuation

About the role

This role contributes to the success of the City by providing senior project management expertise to support the seamless and agile delivery of the City of Hobart’s capital works program.

Working within the City Projects Group, you will apply established project management methodologies and disciplines to deliver complex infrastructure and construction projects that provide high-quality outcomes for the Hobart community.

Role accountabilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of mid to large-scale infrastructure and capital works projects, including projects in complex brownfield environments.
• Managing projects to achieve agreed time, budget, scope, quality, safety and compliance requirements.
• Providing strategic and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, supported by sound research and analysis.
• Preparing complex reports, project documentation, technical papers and communications for a range of audiences.
• Building productive relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, professional associations, business groups and the wider community.
• Interpreting contracts, technical drawings, building standards, and relevant safety and environmental legislation.
• Identifying project risks, challenges and opportunities, and leading effective responses.
• Supporting, mentoring and empowering employees while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

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

About you

You are an accomplished senior project manager with significant experience delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects. You can work autonomously, navigate challenging issues and maintain a clear focus on achieving project outcomes.

You have a strong record of delivering projects on time, within budget and scope, while ensuring that works meet the required quality, technical, safety and regulatory standards. You combine technical knowledge with sound judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

You are also an inclusive and collaborative leader who can build effective relationships across an organisation and with external stakeholders. Your community-focused approach, commitment to continuous improvement and ability to mentor and engage others will help you contribute to high-quality outcomes for the City and the Hobart community.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A qualification in Project Management, Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Significant senior-level experience applying project management methodologies to infrastructure projects.
• Experience in civil construction and the design and delivery of mid to large-scale construction or building projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, building standards, technical requirements, and safety and environmental compliance.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, leadership, advocacy and written communication capabilities.

Qualifications in business, urban planning or management, and experience in a similar local government role, would be advantageous.

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
• A wide range of 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 record 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 you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Brian O'Dwyer, Programming and Delivery Manager, on 0407 353 462 or email 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 Sunday 4 October 2026.

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