Project Lead Officer

East Gippsland Shire Council; Shire of East Gippsland; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options

Option to purchase additional leave

Flexible start and finish times

Extra time off over Christmas

Discounted Recreation Centre membersh

Job summary

East Gippsland Shire Council in Victoria seeks a Project Lead Officer to deliver and oversee multiple capital works projects. You will plan, coordinate, supervise and report on budgets, schedules and contractor performance from initiation through to delivery.

The role operates under a hybrid working model with an initial full-time office-based onboarding at the Bruce Road Depot in Kalimna West, 3 days on site per week, and flexibility to work from home as knowledge grows.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial experience managing infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contractor site supervision and management.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the delivery of multiple capital works projects.
• Manage project budgets, resources, reporting and project acquittals.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works comply with approved drawings, approvals and legislation.
• Prepare and review project plans, design documentation, estimates and other project documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, contractors, government agencies, community groups and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Contractor supervision

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Business Unit

The Infrastructure Projects Unit supports the planning and delivery of Council's capital works projects. The team works across project planning, design and delivery, coordinating contractors, consultants and stakeholders to support the delivery of community infrastructure.

The Opportunity

As a Project Lead Officer, you will provide project management services to support the effective and efficient delivery of Council's capital works. You will plan, coordinate and supervise multiple projects, manage project budgets and resources, monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, approvals and legislation. You will also work closely with internal teams, consultants, government agencies, community groups and other stakeholders throughout project planning and delivery.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at the Bruce Road Depot in Kalimna West and operates under Council's hybrid working model. An initial period of full-time office-based work will be required to support onboarding and training, with hybrid working arrangements available once the successful candidate has developed sufficient knowledge and capability in the role. While hybrid work flexibility is available, this role cannot be completed living outside of the region - an ongoing expectation of working from the office at least three days per week applies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the delivery of multiple capital works projects.
• Manage project budgets, resources, reporting and project acquittals.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works comply with approved drawings, approvals and legislation.
• Prepare and review project plans, design documentation, estimates and other project documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, contractors, government agencies, community groups and other stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and substantial experience managing infrastructure projects.
• Experience in contractor site supervision and management.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation and report writing skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.

Why you'll love EGSC:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries

• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!

A Supportive Environment

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Questions? Contact Tufail Taj, Project Planning and Design Coordinator on 03 5153 9500

Applications close at 11:45pm on 8 November 2026

Required Pre-employment Checks

• Police Check
• Proof of qualifications required for the position

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required and held for applicable positions.