How do I become a local government project manager
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In Australia, a full time Local Government Project Manager generally earns $1,580 per week ($82,160 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this sector has increased over the last five years. There are currently 22,100 people employed in this area and many of them specialise as a Local Government Project Manager. Local Government Project Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Diploma of Government is a suitable qualification if you’d like a career as a Local Government Project Manager. This course will prepare you for a supervisory role in local government with topics such as leadership, maintaining compliance in the public sector, project management and applying government processes. You could also consider a Certificate IV in Government or a Diploma of Local Government.
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Local Government Project Manager careers
A Local Government Project Manager oversees a range of public sector projects. You might be involved in larger projects for council areas or you might supervise other projects for a particular local government department. Local Government Project Managers control various aspects of a project from finances to budgets, quality control and timeframes.
Local Government Project Managers need to be highly organised and able to manage several tasks at one time. It’s important that you have excellent attention to detail and can manage your time well. Local Government Project Managers should have good leadership skills and be able to communicate well. You may have to use problem solving skills when required.
