- Band 7: $108,647 to $121,576 + 12% superannuation + monthly RDO.
- Project Manager role offering a diverse, challenging portfolio of projects.
- Supportive culture promoting professional and personal growth opportunities.
Coordinating the planning and delivery of capital works projects across a variety of disciplines to ensure quality outcomes and best value delivery of projects that meet Council and community expectations within the budget available.
The incumbent will manage projects from an idea through to maintenance handover. Typically, this position will design and/or deliver infrastructure projects each year. The allocated projects may include renewals, upgrades or new infrastructure across roads, carparks, footpaths, bridges, stormwater, buildings and recreation/open space improvements.
About Baw Baw Shire Council
A Baw Baw Shire Council career goes beyond business as usual. You'll find exciting development pathways rich in opportunity. Our thriving and engaged culture-first workplace is built on the passion and talent of people who proudly deliver vital services and exciting projects to a community they care about.
Our organisation comprises of a multicultural workplace of around 400 full-time, part-time and casual employees, all benefiting from great flexibility, work/life sway, study support, health and wellbeing initiatives and ongoing learning and development programs.
At Baw Baw Shire Council, we invite our people to tackle projects that keep them inspired. We encourage the exploration of new ideas. We support the enhancement of building on current skills and developing new ones.
Located adjacent to Melbourne, Baw Baw Shire is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities with freeway and V/Line access into Melbourne's CBD and suburbs. This allows easy access to training, seminars and conferences in the city, without diminishing the direct impact that comes from working within a close-knit rural community.
To learn more visit www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au
About the Role
The Baw Baw Shire is expected to experience +50% population growth over the next 20 years. In recognition that significant new community infrastructure will be required to support that growth, Baw Baw Shire Council are looking to augment the Infrastructure Delivery team with this project manager role.
The Infrastructure Delivery team is a tight-knit, welcoming, high performing and satisfying environment. Continuous improvement and professional development are crucial to what we do. We meet our challenges head-on; we deliver great community projects, and we recognize and celebrate our achievements and successes.
About the Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and influence ensuring that projects are tailored to Council’s vision and community needs and are planned, designed, and delivered in accordance with absolute best practice. The work will be diverse, range in size, type and complexity and are all interesting, challenging and will be ultimately rewarding.
You will establish and lead project teams across multiple disciplines from within and outside the organization and will get to put your stamp on community infrastructure projects that will help to shape the future of Baw Baw Shire.
Why you'll love working at Baw Baw Shire
We believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work is the norm here at Baw Baw for roles that can support it.
- Flexible work options, Baw Baw is committed to work-life balance.
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs.
- Access to rostered day off every four weeks (when working full time.)
- Career development opportunities.
- Study/development assistance.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP.)
- A thriving Social Club.
- Close to Public transport.
- Ample free parking nearby.
Further Information and How To Apply
To apply, please review the position description and complete your application below including a current copy of your resume and a covering letter.
Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 16 August, 2026 and must be submitted through the application form below.
Baw Baw Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
