About Us

The West Daly Regional Council covers 14,000 square kilometres and is located about 300 to 420 kilometres south-west of Darwin. The area is mainly rural, with three Indigenous communities at Peppimenarti, Nganmarriyanga and Wadeye which are managed by West Daly Regional Council (Council).

Position Summary

The Project Manager will plan, execute and finalise projects according to strict deadlines, within budget and in accordance with Council’s plans. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of internal project teams and external contractors, formulating tender and quotation requests, project design, awarding of contracts, work monitoring and sign-off on completed works. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery, Planning and Monitoring:

• Assist the Infrastructure and Civil Works Manager to ensure that Council’s projects are successfully completed within budget, on time and in accordance with contractual obligations;
• Develop and implement project and contract delivery strategies and project specific plans, and ensure project plans and contracts are developed and approved for each project with clear project scope and goals;
• Ensure resource and budget plans are developed for each assigned project and deliver projects in accordance with Councils business and strategic plans;
• Conduct regular site meetings to ensure that all projects meet performance quality, safety and environmental objectives;
• Maintain controlled document registers for assigned projects;
• Ensure that relevant contracts achieve optimum value and are entered into according to Council's policy and procedures;
• Manage all assigned contracts in a professional manner to promote long term relationships with key stakeholders;
• Plan, monitor, control and report against multiple project timelines and milestones;
• Manage the design and project management teams. Ensure that plans and designs, including potentially drafting plans, are clearly defined and agreed to for each project and delivered on time;
• Manage the procurement of materials and services in accordance with Local Government procedures and legislative requirements, ensuring that Council gain full value for money from all consultants and contractors (internal and external) engaged in relation to infrastructure projects;
• Develop and coordinate tender and quotation requisition documentation, evaluation and contract award process for each project;
• Review and approve materials and contractor invoices prior to payment;
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and make recommendations for reviews. Ensure project budgets are developed, approved and adhered to for each phase of the project;
• Liaise with the Finance Department to monitor outstanding income and expenditure. Where required, assist with issues which may affect release of payment;
• Any other duties as directed by the Infrastructure and Civil Works Manager.

Organisational Sustainability:

• Engage and manage design consultants to ensure that designs meet Council’s requirements;
• Ensure scope of works is clearly and accurately defined in tender and contract documentation;
• Ensure that tender and contract documents are complied with for each project;
• Ensure that Local Government procurement procedures and policies are complied with for each project;
• Identify opportunities for potential grant funding in collaboration with the Strategic Grants Coordinator;
• Key stakeholders for this position are Council and the Local Authorities. Attendance at Local Authority meetings in communities where projects are occurring is required;
• Manage the relationship with other organisations, statutory authorities or government departments which have a significant stake in the results of the project;
• Network with government agencies and external contractors to capitalise on contract opportunities which fall within the scope of Council's operational and strategic plans;
• Liaise with the Operational and Frontline Leadership Teams to obtain alternative perspectives on the performance of contractors and field workers;
• Carry out complex negotiations with external parties, mediating between the conflicting interests of different stakeholders, and influencing and persuading a wide range of people in order to overcome obstacles and deliver projects;
• Negotiate with other department heads to utilise existing field staff when required. This ensures projects share the limited resources that are available;
• Ensure project teams have clearly assigned roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Project Management / Business Management / Construction Management or similar discipline, with a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in building-related, project and construction management;
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex infrastructure projects, management of contracts, budgets and contractors;
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting legislation, standards and policies to ensure that work is performed according to directives issued by clients and accordance with any legislative requirements;
• Be an Australian Resident or provide the current, relevant Visa to work within Australia;
• Current Northern Territory “C” Class Drivers Licence with manual driving capacity;
• National Criminal History Check clearance;
• Current Working with Children/Ochre Card;
• Ability to travel to Regional Communities by 4WD and light aircraft and stay overnight.

What's on Offer

• Generous base salary of $113,000 per annum;
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• A generous relocation package up to $5000
• 6 weeks’ Annual Leave accrued per year;
• 1 additional public holiday for NAIDOC day dedicated to Council staff;
• Work Uniforms
• Flexible working arrangements subject to CEO's Approval
• And much more!

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.

WDRC is committed to providing quality services and fostering a prosperous and sustainable future for the region. Join our team and contribute to building strong, safe, and healthy communities.

To Apply, please click the “Apply Now” button and follow the process or submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note the following:

• The position may be filled prior to the closing date if the suitable candidate is identified. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
• Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
• Please note that the position may be filled prior to the closing date if the suitable candidate is identified.