Project Manager

Project Manager

Lower Eyre Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team.

This newly created role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse range of Council projects and play a key role in delivering outcomes that benefit our communities across the Lower Eyre region.

Working within a supportive team, you will coordinate and manage projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations are achieved.

What you’ll be doing

·        Manage and deliver a range of Council infrastructure and community projects, primarily utilsing contractor resources.

·        Coordinate project planning, scheduling, procurement, and reporting

·        Liaise with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and internal stakeholders

·        Monitor project budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements

·        Prepare reports, funding documentation, and project updates

·        Contribute to continuous improvement and strategic project outcomes across Council

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

·        Demonstrated experience in project management, ideally within local government, infrastructure, construction, or a related field

·        Strong organisational and time management skills

·        Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

·        The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team

·        Experience managing budgets, contractors, and multiple projects simultaneously

·        Tertiary qualifications in project management, civil engineering, construction management or related field (essential)

·        Experience delivering projects with contractor resources (desirable).

Salary and Conditions

Council is offering an attractive employment salary package based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume containing at least two referees and can be forwarded to:

• Email: [email protected]
• Post: PO Box 41, Cummins, SA 5631.

Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Acting Director Corporate Services & Community, Bryce Breed on 8676 0400, or visit https://www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au/

Applications close: 5.00pm, Monday 21 September 2026