At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Manager Project Management Office.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day.

Find Purpose and Impact

As a result of a recent review of Council's Organisational Performance division, we have several new exciting opportunities for leaders to make an impact on our strategic direction.

As the Manager Project Management Office, you’ll find purpose and impact by being responsible for the coordination and establishment of best practice project management across the organisation for both capital and operational projects. Make an impact by facilitating strong governance and communication, shared knowledge and strong management of data and reporting.

By getting stuck into interesting, diverse challenges, you’ll test your skills, grow as a professional and shape a career that never gets stale.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Establishing a robust Project Management Framework.
• Developing processes for effective monitoring of project budgets, contract management and communication to stakeholders.
• Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for Council.
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree qualification in Business, Project Management, Commerce or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in Project Management, Business or Financial management.
• Highly developed leadership, planning and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen and analytical skills, with the ability to provide high quality business and financial advice across a multiple disciplinary team.
• High level organisational skills with demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects.
• Staff management experience and strong communications skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative and productive relationships across all stakeholders. 

We would also love you to have:

• The ability to undertake complex feasibility and economic analysis, and provide high order advice to Council.

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

Attractive Total Remuneration Package of $129,868 to $175,705 is on offer.  A leaseback vehicle is also available.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to the Director Organisational Performance on 02 6801 4400.

Closing Date:  Monday 13 May 2024 at 9:00am

Please note: Interviews will be conducted for this role on Thursday 16 May 2024.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a flexible and hybrid working model with generous leave allowances including 10 Manager leave days.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

How to apply

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now! 
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later.  We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.