Program Officer

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership and management development

Extended parental leave (26 weeks)

Public transport access to City centre

Employee assistance program

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a motivated Program Officer to join the Capital Programs Team. You will support delivery of capital works and infrastructure maintenance across roads, footpaths, stormwater assets and civil structures.

The role spans office and site environments, coordinating works and ensuring safety, quality and environmental compliance. You will engage in procurement, tender documentation and evaluation while managing relationships with contractors, authorities and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in civil engineering, project management or contract management or related discipline.
• Trade qualification or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience in design, construction or maintenance of civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil construction and infrastructure maintenance works.
• Monitor contractor performance for safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Undertake site inspections and audits.
• Support financial management, reporting, document control and data management.
• Assist with procurement, tender documentation and evaluation.
• Collaborate with contractors, utility authorities, internal teams and the community.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Contract management

Education

Civil engineering or related discipline

Trade qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY/Infrastructure Services/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

Sydney CBD

INFRASTRUCTURE DELIVERY/Infrastructure Services/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$117,487.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a motivated Program Officer to join our Capital Programs Team. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will support the delivery of capital works and infrastructure maintenance programs covering roads, footpaths, stormwater assets, traffic facilities and civil structures.

Working across office and site-based environments, you will:

• coordinate civil construction and infrastructure maintenance works
• monitor contractor performance and compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements
• undertake site inspections and audits
• support financial management, reporting, document control and data management
• assist with procurement, tender documentation and evaluation
• work collaboratively with contractors, utility authorities, internal teams and the community.

We're looking for someone with:

• qualifications in civil engineering, project management, contract management or a related discipline, a relevant trade qualification, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• experience in the design, construction or maintenance of civil infrastructure
• knowledge of project, contract, contractor and financial management
• experience with procurement, tendering and audit processes
• strong communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills
• the ability to manage competing priorities and meet required timeframes
• a current NSW Class C driver licence and general construction induction card, commonly known as a white card

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Thursday 05 November 2026.

For more information, contact Matthew Formica - Program Manager at ********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.