About You:  The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication skills, with proven experience in engaging with diverse audiences, including community consultations and stakeholder interactions.

This role also requires:

• Proven advanced project management skills with extensive experience in overseeing and administering multiple, complex projects and contracts involving various stakeholders.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong conceptual and analytical abilities, including the capability to assess detailed technical aspects of work and ensure required quality levels are met throughout project completion.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing coastal adaptation, rehabilitation, and protection projects.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering projects with a strong focus on landscape and environmental contexts, including coastal adaptation, rehabilitation and protection initiatives, as well as trail network development and rehabilitation projects.
• Tertiary qualification in project management, a related field, or equivalent experience.

If you meet the above requirements, have experience working in a similar position and are passionate about working for the City of Albany, please apply.

About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most significant and historic regional cities. Our services, facilities, and activities are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you will have the opportunity to help us reach our full potential. With a workforce of approximately 450 staff members, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to the Albany community. We foster an environment where every employee has the opportunity to succeed

What We Offer: The City offers some great benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 8 weeks’ annual leave per year
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Discounted ALAC Memberships
• Festive leave days
• Volunteering support
• Generous study assistance
• Employee recognition program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)

Interested? Please review the documents below for all the position information, how to apply and employment conditions.

Position Description

Advice to Applicants

Selection Criteria and Conditions

Please Note: To be eligible for an interview, your cover letter must clearly address the key points outlined in the Conditions and How to Apply Document.

If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.

Role related queries should be directed to Anthony McEwan, Manager Major Projects at anthony.mcewan@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3012  

Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Monday 25 November 2024

The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.