Program Officer

City of Sydney; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Leadership & development program

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Employee assistance program

Public transport options

Zusammenfassung

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

In this role you will coordinate works, monitor contractor performance, undertake site inspections, support financial management and procurement, and work with contractors, authorities and communities to achieve safe, efficient delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Qualifications in civil engineering, project management, contract management or related discipline.
• Experience in 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.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet timeframes.
• A NSW Class C driver licence is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate civil construction and infrastructure maintenance works.
• Monitor contractor performance and 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.

Kenntnisse

Civil engineering

Project management

Contract management

Procurement & tendering

Contractor & financial management

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Time management & prioritisation

Ausbildung

Civil engineering qualification or related discipline

White card (General Construction Induction)

Jobbeschreibung

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

Download position description.

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 by11:59pm, 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 a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two‑thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.