Project Officer

Lake Macquarie City Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12% superannuation

Annual salary reviews

35-hour week, 9 day fortnight

Training and development

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking a Project Officer to deliver infrastructure and capital works within the City Projects team. The role provides project and contract management across a diverse portfolio, supporting the successful delivery of the Council's Capital Works Program.

The position requires experience managing design and construction projects, administering contracts, and monitoring budgets and risks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or experience commensurate with this level of qualification.
• NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card) and a current Class C Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated experience applying design and construction principles within a project delivery environment.
• Experience managing contracts and administering a range of contract conditions, including Australian Standards, GC21 and Professional Services contracts.
• Strong financial management skills, including cost control, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• High level computer skills across project, finance and business systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure and capital works projects that support the Council's program.
• Manage design and construction projects from planning and procurement through to completion.
• Oversee high-value contracts and principal contractor engagements to ensure quality outcomes.
• Monitor project performance across scope, budget, program, quality and risk.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare project reports and recommendations for informed decision-making.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure safety, governance and project requirements

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Reading drawings

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Construction degree

Project Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Temporary, full-time (up until December 2027)

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Join Lake Macquarie City Council's City Projects team and play a key role in delivering infrastructure and capital works projects that benefit our growing community. The Project Officer provides project and contract management services across a diverse portfolio of design and construction projects, supporting the successful delivery of Council's Capital Works Program.

This exciting role will:

• Deliver meaningful infrastructure and capital works projects that help shape Lake Macquarie's future
• Manage design and construction projects from planning and procurement through to completion
• Oversee high-value contracts and principal contractor engagements to achieve quality project outcomes
• Monitor project performance across scope, budget, program, quality and risk
• Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, government agencies and internal stakeholders
• Prepare project reports and recommendations that support informed decision-making
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with safety, governance and project requirements

Read the position statement here to learn more about this opportunity and how you can contribute to delivering projects that benefit the Lake Macquarie community.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a collaborative and proactive project management professional who enjoys delivering complex infrastructure projects and building strong stakeholder relationships. You will bring experience managing design and construction projects, administering contracts, monitoring budgets and risks, and working with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. If you're organised, solutions-focused and motivated by delivering projects that make a positive impact on the community, we'd love to hear from you

We're looking for someone who has:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Project Management or a related discipline, or experience commensurate with this level of qualification
• NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card) and a current Class C Driver's Licence
• Demonstrated experience applying design and construction principles within a project delivery environment
• Experience managing contracts and administering a range of contract conditions, including Australian Standards, GC21 and Professional Services contracts
• Strong financial management skills, including cost control, budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• High level computer skills across project, finance and business systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $2,016.27 to $2,343.22per week plus 12% superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35-hour working week, 9 day fortnight
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
• Plus more perks!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactMark Taylor,Group Leader Project Delivery, on0436 915 751or via [e-mail]
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310