Your new role

Knox City Council is currently recruiting for an IT Project Manager to join our IT Project Delivery team on a fixed term basis for a 2-year contract.

We are seeking an experienced IT Project manager who has successfully led and delivered IT projects. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate critical thinking, thought leadership and problem solving. They will also be able to confidently collaborate with business stakeholders and system vendors to deliver high quality solutions for the organisation.

We are a team of passionate IT project delivery professionals who care about delivering technical solutions for our diverse business and our community, and we would love you to join us. We run a successful IT delivery program, having established trust with our governance bodies and key stakeholders, and delivering benefits to our customers and staff.

You will be part of a great team culture where we support each other to succeed. We know how to deliver, celebrate our successes and have fun. We provide development support on the job, training opportunities in line with your development plan and opportunities to network and develop through the Local Government Association.

Knox City Council Civic Centre is located in Wantirna South, however, we do offer flexible working options for the right candidates.

This is a full time or part time Band 7 classified role, remuneration will be $107,508 - $120,572 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee. Part time arrangements (0.8 FTE/4 days per week) will be considered for the right candidate.

What you will need to thrive

The key selection criteria for this role are:

•  Demonstrated end to end project management experience across a multi-functional business.
• Exceptional verbal and report writing skills, including procedures documentation and presentation experience.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence an environment that fosters the use of technological advancement to meet business value and customer needs.
• As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration with a united teamwork approach to service development, problem solving and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability in driving customer focused excellence by working in collaboration with customers and taking responsibility to meet customer needs.

How to apply

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

For further information on this role please contact Hiring Manager Sophie Binks at sophie.binks@knox.vic.gov.au 

To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: 20/10/2024

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why Us

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.