Senior Project Manager (Electrical Services)

At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 249,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words—they’re how we work.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical infrastructure across a large, complex organisation. This role offers genuine scope - from strategic planning and contractor management to hands-on delivery of critical electrical, fire and security projects that directly support community facilities and precincts such as Scarborough Beach.

You’ll work with passionate technical specialists and leaders who value expertise, autonomy and collaboration, while helping shape safer, smarter and more sustainable buildings across the City.

Please note this is an office-based position and not a tradesperson position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage HV and LV electrical infrastructure portfolios
• Lead electrical, fire and security capital projects
• Oversee contractors, consultants and service providers
• Deliver projects to scope, budget and schedule
• Develop project plans, budgets and risk controls
• Provide specialist electrical and technical advice
• Drive asset optimisation and energy efficiency initiatives

Position description

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced electrical project leader who thrives in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. You’ll ideally bring:

• Degree or extensive electrical industry experience
• Electrical Trade Certificate (essential)
• Significant HV and LV network experience
• Strong project and contract management capability
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and cost control skills
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and BCA
• Confident stakeholder and contractor engagement
• Sound understanding of WHS frameworks

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work Your Way – Flexible work options and free parking
• Rewarding You – Up to 24% super and leave purchase options
• Grow With Us – Leadership development and study support

Explore all our benefits at: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

If you’re ready to lead critical electrical infrastructure projects that support a thriving and growing community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your technical expertise where it truly matters.

Additional Information

Questions? Contact Catherine Cramsie on (08) 9205 8360

Applications close: Monday 6 July at 6.00pm

(We may begin interviews prior to the closing date)

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.