Capital Project Engineer

Rous County Council; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 116.000 - 136.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flare Benefits – lifestyle discounts

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

70hour/9-day fortnight

Descripción de la vacante

Rous County Council invites an engineering professional to lead capital works delivery at our new Ballina facility, with focus on contractor management, procurement and contract administration within a safety‑driven governance framework.

You will oversee projects from planning to completion, coordinate stakeholders, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure compliant, high‑quality outcomes while sustaining a positive, collaborative work culture.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Deliver capital projects safely

Collaborative relationships with```?

Communication, negotiation, problem‑sl

Proactive planning, risk management

Balance technical with practical

Descripción del empleo

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.

02/11/2026

23/11/2026

$116,095.20 - $135,798.00

Permanent - Full Time

Administration Building

Engineering

Job Description

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
• 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

Desired Skills and Experience

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?

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.