Project Architect - Capital Works

Singleton Council; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health + Wellbeing Leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Flu Vaccinations

Job summary

Singleton Council's Project Architect - Capital Works leads design and project management from initiation through planning, execution and completion for the Council’s Infrastructure Services Capital Works Projects, including transport, buildings, open space and facilities, while managing consultants and contractors.

The role requires relevant tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Design, or Engineering, and registration on the NSW Register of Architects; 35 hours per week for 12

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Design, or Engineering.
• Registration on the NSW Register of Architects is essential.
• Extensive experience in architectural design, documentation and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver capital works projects, including transport, buildings and open space, with contractor and consultant management.

Skills

Project management

Architectural design

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Design, or Engineering

Job description

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Project Architect - Capital Works is responsible for professional architectural services including design and project management, from initiation through planning, execution and completion for Council’s Infrastructure Services Capital Works Projects, including transport, buildings, open space and facilities, as well as managing consultants and contractors performing works on Council’s behalf. The focus of this role is on the design and delivery of capital works projects to ensure quality, functionality and cost-effectiveness in providing infrastructure services to meet the needs of Council, the community and Council’s customers.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Architecture, Building Design, or Engineering, registration on the NSW Register of Architects and extensive experience in architectural design, documentation, contract administration and consultant management are essential in this role. Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and engineering standards used in infrastructure delivery services, and project budget management and funding of public infrastructure would be advantageous.

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week for 12 months.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a TRP of $157,041 - $174,008 per annum consisting of a base salary of $117,217 - $131,854, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,895.75 and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026.