Project Managers

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained lease back vehicle

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tweed Shire Council in Murwillumbah is seeking an experienced procurement and project management professional to join its Engineering Division. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality procurement services, contract management support and value‑for‑money outcomes across multiple engineering projects.

You will bring strong experience in project and contract management, procurement processes and excellent communication to coordinate across disciplines, with NSW Tendering Regulation compliance

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction or Procurement or related discipline.
• Strong experience in project management across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Expertise in contract management, procurement risk assessment, tendering and close-out.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in construction of engineering infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of contract law and procurement delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high‑quality procurement and project management services with a client‑focused approach.
• Act as a specialist in contract management and administration across multiple projects.
• Ensure procurement is cost‑effective and compliant with NSW Tendering Regulation and Council policy.
• Review contracts, engineering designs and construction methods for civil, mechanical, electrical and building works.
• Communicate effectively and support teams across sections during periods of high demand.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Contract management

Procurement management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering

Construction

Procurement

Job description

These professional positions, within the high‑performing Engineering Division, deliver efficient, timely and high‑quality procurement and project management services to support all sections across Council. They provide expert assistance in sourcing goods, materials and licensed services through effective contractual arrangements, ensuring the organisation receives accurate and reliable procurement advice.

We’re seeking professionals with strong experience in project management, construction management, and contract and/or procurement management, supported by excellent communication skills. You’ll be a motivated, forward‑thinking individual who strives for continuous improvement and is committed to delivering value for money for the organisation.

About the role:

• Provide efficient, timely and high‑quality procurement and project management services with a strong client‑focused approach.
• Act as one of Council’s specialist subject matter experts in contract management and administration, applying project management expertise across multiple projects of varying complexity within the water, sewerage, civil, structural, building, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical engineering disciplines.
• Ensure procurement activities are delivered cost‑effectively and in accordance with the NSW Local Government (Tendering) Regulation and Council’s Procurement Policy, while proactively managing contracts and coordinating goods and services.
• Provide professional and technical advice, review and supervision of contracts, engineering designs and construction methods for civil, mechanical, electrical and building works.
• Operate with a high level of independence and initiative, demonstrating strong communication skills, adaptability, attention to detail and the capacity to support team members and work across different sections during periods of high demand.

What's on offer:

An attractive base salary depending upon skills, knowledge and experience. The Job Grade will be determined by the panel as follows:

• Job Grade 7 - from $102,118 with competence increments up to $117,528 plus 12% super
• Job Grade 8 - from $123,791 with performance increments up to $137,643 plus 12% super

Fully maintained lease back vehicle option for Project Manager L2 roles

• maximum-term 24-month with the option for extension or permanency as per operational needs
• 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list for more).

We are seeking:

• Someone with a degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Procurement or a related discipline, or extensive experience and demonstrated competence in a similar role.
• High‑level capability in project management, including managing multiple, multidisciplinary engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong expertise in contract management, including procurement risk assessment, tendering processes, evaluation, contract supervision and close‑out.
• Extensive technical and practical experience in the construction of engineering infrastructure.
• Thorough knowledge of contract law and contractual arrangements relevant to procurement and project delivery.
• Sound understanding of current industry trends, best practice and emerging priorities in contracts management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively, build relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines across project and program delivery.
• Demonstrated experience acting as a Superintendent’s Representative or Authorised Person within a contract environment.

About us:

• Located on thepicturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, ina rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 28 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.