Project Engineer | NSW State Government | Cooma

Allstaff Australia; Cooma; On-site; AUD 166,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstaff Australia seeks an experienced Project Engineer for a NSW State Government contract in Cooma. The role supports planning and delivery of road and related traffic infrastructure projects.

This short-term assignment requires rapid up‑skilling, taking ownership of assigned works with minimal supervision, and potential extension subject to client requirements.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Electrical, Civil or related engineering from an Australian university or equivalent.
• Current and valid Australian driver licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, work programs and project delivery briefs.
• Managing crews delivering construction and maintenance works.
• Coordinating contractors, resources and project activities.
• Preparing WHS, quality, environmental and traffic management plans.
• Supporting tender processes and managing contracts.
• Monitoring project costs, progress, quality and delivery outcomes.

Skills

Road construction

Project management

Safety planning

Tendering

Education

Civil/Electrical eng degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Short-term contract through to mid-February 2027
$900-$1000 per day + super

Allstaff Australia is seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a contract opportunity with a NSW State Government organisation, based in Cooma.

The role supports the planning and delivery of road and related traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.

This is a short-term assignment requiring someone who can get up to speed quickly, take responsibility for assigned works and contribute with minimal supervision. Any extension is subject to client requirements and is not confirmed.

About the role The work involves:

• Preparing cost estimates, work programs and project delivery briefs.
• Managing crews delivering construction and maintenance works.
• Coordinating contractors, resources and project activities.
• Preparing WHS, quality, environmental and traffic management plans.
• Supporting tender processes and managing contracts.
• Monitoring project costs, progress, quality and delivery outcomes.

Required experience Applicants must have demonstrated experience delivering road or related traffic infrastructure construction and maintenance projects for an Australian State, Territory or Local Government organisation.

This experience may have been gained as a direct employee, through an engineering consultancy or construction contractor, or as an independent contractor delivering projects for those organisations.

You must bring:

• Knowledge of road construction materials, equipment and techniques.
• Experience preparing estimates, work programs and delivery briefs.
• Experience managing a direct construction or maintenance workforce.
• Experience preparing safety, quality, environmental and traffic plans.
• Knowledge of tendering and contract management requirements.
• Proficiency with project and information management software.

You must also demonstrate practical knowledge of Australian Standards and relevant road authority specifications, WHS, environmental and traffic management requirements, gained through delivering Australian road or traffic infrastructure projects.

Essential qualifications and availability

• A four-year degree in Electrical, Civil or a related engineering discipline from an Australian university, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
• A current and valid Australian driver licence.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work outside normal hours.
• Availability to undertake the contract through to mid-February 2027.