Infrastructure Project Lead (Contracts & Grants)

Kyogle Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyogle Council seeks a Project Engineer/Project Manager on a temporary 2-year contract to drive project and contract management across NSW infrastructure projects. You will lead planning, governance, and delivery to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes with safety and compliance at the forefront.

You are a qualified engineer with civil design expertise, contract management experience, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and grant processes.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified engineering professional with experience in project and/or contract management, capable of delivering infrastructure projects from planning through to completion.
• You have strong technical skills in civil engineering design, documentation, and relevant legislation.
• You communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, work both independently and collaboratively, and maintain a high standard of professionalism and customer service.
• You are organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance outcomes.
• You hold a relevant tertiary qualification, a Class C Driver's Licence, and a White Card, with experience in local government, asset management, or transport and infrastructure projects considered highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project and contract management services across Council infrastructure projects.
• Plan, program, and deliver capital works activities.
• Prepare tenders, contracts, specifications, and project documentation.
• Prepare project plans, estimates, and job packages.
• Manage external grant applications and funding administration.
• Assist in road maintenance delivery on behalf of Transport for NSW.
• Support survey, design, and development-related technical assessments.
• Coordinate infrastructure works within road reserves and third-party developments.
• Contribute to asset data collection, reporting, and system improvements.
• Assist in the development of strategic and asset management plans.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health & Safety, environmental, and legislative requirements.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Civil engineering design

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Kyogle Council seeks a Project Engineer/Project Manager on a temporary 2-year contract to drive project and contract management across NSW infrastructure projects. You will lead planning, governance, and delivery to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes with safety and compliance at the forefront.

You are a qualified engineer with civil design expertise, contract management experience, and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders and grant processes.