Senior Program Manager

About Us: Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley. Your New Role: As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery of key (capital/infrastructure) projects through the projects lifecycle to meet quality, cost, and time specifications. The scope of projects may include roads and bridges, building assets, and water and sewer assets.The Senior Program Manager will also directly project manage and deliver a program of major projects for Council including scoping and writing project proposals, managing project development and approval phases, preparing tender documents and quotations, and administering contracts i.e., coordinating and monitoring the performance of consultants, managing procurement, preparing progress reports, and completing grant reports and acquittals.For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.About You: To be successful in this position, you will possess:Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related disciplineCertification in PRINCE2, or another recognised Project Management methodologyExtensive civil works construction, contract management and/or building industry experienceProject management experience of complex projects from inception to deliveryProven technical, financial, project management and leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position and a demonstrated commitment to customer serviceSolid time management and organisational skills together with a proven experience managing multiple projects, demonstrating flexibility, and driving effective decisions in tight timeframesHighly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes within the context of project management   General Construction Induction Card and a valid Australian drivers licence Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: A temporary full-time position (3 years), 35 hour work week Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) Competitive remuneration packageGenerous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five yearsA working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs. Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow! A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.Interested?Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit: A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and Your current resume.Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 5 November 2025.Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.Have questions? Please contact Dylan Reeves, Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates. If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Thank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process. Position Description AUD West Kempsey 2440

Senior Program Manager

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery of key (capital/infrastructure) projects through the projects lifecycle to meet quality, cost, and time specifications. The scope of projects may include roads and bridges, building assets, and water and sewer assets.

The Senior Program Manager will also directly project manage and deliver a program of major projects for Council including scoping and writing project proposals, managing project development and approval phases, preparing tender documents and quotations, and administering contracts i.e., coordinating and monitoring the performance of consultants, managing procurement, preparing progress reports, and completing grant reports and acquittals.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline
  • Certification in PRINCE2, or another recognised Project Management methodology
  • Extensive civil works construction, contract management and/or building industry experience
  • Project management experience of complex projects from inception to delivery
  • Proven technical, financial, project management and leadership skills relevant to the responsibilities of the position and a demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Solid time management and organisational skills together with a proven experience managing multiple projects, demonstrating flexibility, and driving effective decisions in tight timeframes
  • Highly developed communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate satisfactory outcomes within the context of project management  
  • General Construction Induction Card and a valid Australian drivers licence 

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council: 

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy: 

  • A temporary full-time position (3 years), 35 hour work week
  • Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) 
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
  • A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
  • Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
  • Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
  • Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
  • A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

  • A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
  • Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Dylan Reeves, Group Manager Infrastructure Delivery, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.