Project Delivery Officer & Project Delivery Lead (Leongatha)

**Job No**:SGSC751**

**Location**:Leongatha***: **ABOUT US**: South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values
- Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence
- are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- Salary ranging from $103,544 to $119,943 per annum + 11.5% superannuation (Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience)
- Full Time Fixed Term
- 2 Year Contract
- Flexible and hybrid work options available

Are you a passionate and driven project manager looking to contribute to the successful delivery of a range of projects that will benefit our community? Are you ready to take the reins of project management for a dynamic local government Digital & Technology team with a passion for innovation? South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Project Delivery Officer and a Project Delivery Lead to drive and oversee the delivery of multiple digital projects and initiatives to enhance the work environment including:

- Modernising and improving our financial management system capabilities
- Overhauling our records and information management for improved usability and access
- Improving our communications platforms for better support and transparency
- And many, many more!

The position will manage risks and ensure stakeholder satisfaction by organizing resources and steering cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals in alignment with the organisational goals. In this role you will develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement technology and business solutions that enhance employee productivity and satisfaction.

**ABOUT YOU**: We are looking for someone with:

- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field with relevant experience, or lesser qualifications with extensive experience in IT projects or a similar role, with a focus on supporting workplace technology.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering projects in complex organisational environments.
- Experience managing IT projects in a corporate or similar setting, with a focus on budget and schedule/time management.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and experience in solving complex problem and engaging with internal and external stakeholders including, contractors, suppliers and other third parties.
- Highly developed time management skills, and managing diverse teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
- Ability to support project teams, with strong interpersonal, communication, conflict and resolution skills.
- Excellent research, investigative, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in contract management, budgets, tender evaluation.
- A customer focused mindset with the ability to deliver outcome-based partnerships and an understanding of the relationships and structures in a local government setting.

You will be able to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can change at short notice.

You will stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing innovative solutions to the organization that are versatile, solution focussed and constantly striving for best value outcomes.

Project Managers are the driving force behind project success
- bridging the gap between strategic goals and operational outcomes.

A successful Project Manager at South Gippsland will ensure their projects aligns with organisational objectives and delivers quality and value for Council.

**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!**:

- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
- Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
- Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
- Mentoring, coaching and secondments
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Prospect to purchase additional leave
- Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments

**NEXT STEPS**: **Project Delivery Officer**

**Project Delivery Lead**

Enquiries to: Simon Dean, Manager Digital & Technology on, 03 5662 9200.

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