Capital Project Engineer

Rous County Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Vehicle allowance

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Rous County Council in Ballina, NSW is seeking an engineering professional to lead capital works projects, manage contractors and consultants, and oversee procurement and contract administration. You will deliver safe, on-time infrastructure, monitor budgets and schedules, and drive governance and quality across the program.

The role offers a forward-thinking, collaborative workplace with a focus on safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience delivering capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong procurement, contract administration and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of capital infrastructure projects from planning to completion.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Prepare procurement documentation and monitor budgets and schedules.
• Identify project risks and ensure safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Report on progress, costs and outcomes and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated engineering professional who can manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and governance. A focus for this role is the successful delivery of capital works projects, contractor and consultant management, procurement and contract administration.

About Rous

Our new site has brought together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous hasan operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• Aprogressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 70hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $116,095.20 p.a.- $135,798p.a plus vehicle allowance. Salary is negotiable outside of this range dependent on skills and experience.
• Statutory superannuation currently 12% additional to remuneration applies.
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

• Delivering capital projects safely, on time and within budget is your strength
• Building collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants and stakeholders is second nature to you
• You are known for your strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• You bring a proactive approach to project planning, risk management and continuous improvement
• Balancing technical expertise with practical outcomes enables you to achieve successful project delivery

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Managing the delivery of capital infrastructure projects from planning and design through to construction and completion
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors, consultants and project stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Preparing procurement documentation, administering contracts and monitoring project budgets and schedules
• Identifying and managing project risks while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitoring project performance and providing timely reporting on project progress, costs and outcomes

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.