Major Projects Officer

Posted: 11/04/2025

Closing Date: 28/04/2025

Salary: $95,641.64 - $108,799.42

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: North Road Office

Job Category: Program & Project Management

Status: Permanent, Full-Time (1.0FTE)

Salary range: $95,641.64 - $108,799.42 per annum dependent on skills, qualifications and experience

Opportunity: Joining the City of Albany’s Major Projects team, this position is responsible for facilitating and managing projects for the City of Albany, from the feasibility phase through to the implementation of works. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing projects related to land-based and coastal infrastructure, natural and developed reserves.

About You: You are a highly motivated and experienced project professional with a strong background in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects—particularly in coastal, landscape, and environmental contexts. Your advanced project management skills are complemented by exceptional communication abilities, allowing you to engage effectively with diverse audiences, from community members to contractors and funding bodies.

You bring a strong analytical mindset to your work, with the ability to assess technical documentation and ensure quality outcomes from concept through to delivery. You are comfortable navigating compliance, budgets, and contract administration, and pride yourself on delivering high-quality projects that reflect strategic goals and community needs.

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, including demonstrated experience in community consultation.
• Strong conceptual and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess detailed technical aspects and ensure required quality levels throughout project completion.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and execution of projects with a strong focus on landscape and environmental contexts, such as coastal adaptation, rehabilitation, protection, and trail network development.
• A tertiary qualification in project management or a related discipline, 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 job information kit below;