Senior Project Manager - Strategic Projects

Job Task Analysis - Project Planning & Delivery

• Supportive, collaborative project management team
• Opportunities for professional growth and mentoring
• $110,448 - $123,778 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham

Our PMO & Major Projects team drives transformational change across the organisation, delivering complex strategic initiatives that enhance community outcomes and operational excellence.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Strategic Projects to join the PMO & Major Projects Team. Reporting to the Strategic and Interface Projects Lead, this role is responsible for delivering high‑impact strategic projects across the organisation.

In This Role You Will

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex strategic projects across multiple council departments
• Develop comprehensive project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Engage with senior stakeholders, community groups, and external partners to ensure project success
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with State Government Authorities and Institutions, resolving complex design and delivery issues with key stakeholders in a collaborative way
• Implement project governance frameworks and drive continuous improvement initiatives

This role offers exceptional opportunities to shape Kingston's future, working on meaningful projects that directly benefit our diverse community while developing your leadership capabilities in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrates experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, ideally within government or similar environments
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining control of scope, timelines, and budgets
• Sound communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and presenting project information clearly
• A tertiary qualification in project management or a related discipline, with several years of relevant post‑qualification experience

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How To Apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Melanie Starr, Strategic and Interface projects Lead at ***email_hidden***

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at [email protected]

About Kingston

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us?

At Kingston Council, 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

• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.