Flood Mitigation Project Officer – Civil Works

Rous Water (Rous County Council); Woodburn; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Salary range: 96,928–113,369 AUD p.a.

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Job summary

Rous Water (Rous County Council) in Ballina is seeking a dynamic project professional to support grant-funded civil works for the Flood Mitigation Team. You will engage stakeholders, coordinate contractors, and help ensure funding compliance while delivering community flood resilience.

Join a forward-thinking council that values collaboration, wellbeing, and development opportunities, with a 9-day fortnight and salary progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualification or equivalent experience in civil works, engineering or project management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaborative teamwork experience.
• Ability to coordinate competing priorities and deliver projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of grant-funded civil works projects that enhance community flood resilience
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to achieve project milestones
• Preparing project reports, maintaining accurate records and ensuring funding compliance requirements are met
• Managing competing priorities while contributing to the safe and effective delivery of flood mitigation initiatives

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Contractor coordination

Grant management

Education

Relevant degree in civil works / engineering or project management

Job description

Rous Water (Rous County Council) in Ballina is seeking a dynamic project professional to support grant-funded civil works for the Flood Mitigation Team. You will engage stakeholders, coordinate contractors, and help ensure funding compliance while delivering community flood resilience.

Join a forward-thinking council that values collaboration, wellbeing, and development opportunities, with a 9-day fortnight and salary progression.