Emerging Project Officer – Community Infrastructure (Hybrid)

City of Canada Bay Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Leave benefits

Training and leadership development

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council in Five Dock is seeking a motivated Graduate Project Officer to support the delivery of the Capital Works Program. You will gain hands‑on experience across the lifecycle of diverse community infrastructure projects, from playground upgrades to civil works, while developing your project management and contract administration skills.

Working with experienced professionals, you will assist in planning, coordinating and reporting on projects, engage stakeholders, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field such as Civil Engineering or Building & Construction.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• Interest in infrastructure and capital works delivery.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a team.
• White Card (WorkCover accredited Construction Induction) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and delivery of assigned capital works projects.
• Support project managers to meet scope, budget, quality standards and timeframes.
• Contribute to project initiation, procurement, stakeholder engagement and contract administration.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports and maintain documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and internal teams to support outcomes.
• Assist handover and closure activities to ensure seamless transitions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Interest in infrastructure

Time management

Education

Construction-related degree (Civil/Building & Construction)

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council in Five Dock is seeking a motivated Graduate Project Officer to support the delivery of the Capital Works Program. You will gain hands‑on experience across the lifecycle of diverse community infrastructure projects, from playground upgrades to civil works, while developing your project management and contract administration skills.

Working with experienced professionals, you will assist in planning, coordinating and reporting on projects, engage stakeholders, manage