Graduate Project Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 91,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Generous leave benefits

Training & leadership development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Canada Bay Council is seeking a Graduate Project Officer to support the delivery of its Capital Works Program in a part-time, 21-hour-per-week role. You will gain hands-on experience across capital works including playgrounds, sports field upgrades, building renewals and civil infrastructure.

You will work alongside experienced project professionals, developing skills in planning, procurement, stakeholder engagement and contract administration while contributing to community-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field ( Civil Engineering, Building and Construction ) and progress toward completion.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordination and delivery of the Capital Works Program.
• Support project managers to ensure delivery within scope, budget, quality and timeframes.
• Contribute to project initiation, procurement, stakeholder engagement and contract administration.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and internal teams.
• Assist with handover and closure to asset owners and operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative approach

Willingness to learn

White Card (Construction Induction)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction related field

Job description

• Maximum Term, Part-Time position for 21 hours per week
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of community infrastructure projects
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate:

We act with integrity| We empower our people| We are respectful| We work together| We innovate.

Kick-start your career in project management and make a real impact in your community.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Project Officer to join our team and support the delivery of Council's Capital Works Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop project management skills while contributing to a diverse range of community-focused infrastructure projects.

About the role

As a Graduate Project Officer, you will assist in managing and delivering a variety of capital works projects, that could include:

• Playgrounds and open space improvements
• Sports field upgrades
• Building construction and renewals
• Civil engineering and infrastructure projects
• Other community and public domain improvement projects

Working alongside experienced project professionals, you will gain hands-on experience across all stages of the project lifecycle while developing the skills, knowledge and capabilities required for a successful career in project management and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned projects within Council's Capital Works Program.
• Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope, budget, quality standards and timeframes.
• Contribute to project initiation activities, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement and contract administration.
• Monitor project progress, prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Assist with project handover and closure activities to ensure a seamless transition to asset owners and operational teams.
• Demonstrate a customer-focused and service-oriented approach throughout all stages of project delivery.

About the Person

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A recent graduate (or final year graduate) with a bachelor’s degree in a construction related field such as Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, or a related discipline with demonstrated progress towards completion of such qualifications.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
• An interest in infrastructure, community facilities and capital works delivery.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team environment.
• Workcover accredited Construction Induction (White) Card preferred

What's on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $79,533 to $91,463 per annum plus Super (pro-rated basis 3-days/week).

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.