Project Officer

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

9-day fortnight outdoor

Flexitime option

Novated lease

Professional development

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Project Officer to assist the Senior Project Manager - Civil and Project Engineers across a range of infrastructure projects in Nowra, NSW. You will help manage planning, procurement, tendering, construction delivery, contract administration and close-out, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

Key duties include site representation, project planning, procurement evaluation, and maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in building, construction, civil or electrical engineering fields.
• Experience with procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance.
• Current NSW White Card or equivalent qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective site representation as Council Officer on projects.
• Deliver projects including management of contract works.
• Plan projects: scope, program, budget and risk.
• Undertake stakeholder consultation and maintain communications register.
• Prepare procurement plans and draft RFQ/RFT documents, evaluate submissions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract surveillance

Site surveillance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Construction

Civil or Electrical Eng

Job description

• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Wednesday 4, November (at midnight)
  

About the Role Provide support to the Senior Project Manager - Civil and Project Engineers in the delivery of a diverse range of infrastructure construction projects, assisting across the full project lifecycle including planning, procurement, tendering, construction delivery, contract administration, and project close-out.

The Project Officer is responsible for preparing and maintaining project documentation, including meeting minutes and progress reports, undertaking site surveillance to monitor technical, quality, environmental, and work health and safety compliance, and supporting scope, program, and budget management activities

The main duties of this role include:

• Provide effective site representation as Council Officer across a range of projects.
• Delivery of projects including the direct management of contract works.
• Planning of projects including review & agreement brief - Scope, supporting info, responsibilities, Program, Estimate v budget, stakeholder identification.
• Undertaking Stakeholders Consultation.
• Maintain Communications Register.
• Use appropriate forms of communication and tools - email, letters, forms.
• Prepare Project Management Plans.
• Ensure permits and planning approvals are in place.
• Review and monitor - Environmental, Quality, WHS Management Plans.
• Identify Procurement Strategies.
• Prepare Procurement Evaluation Plans, undertake tendering through drafting RFQ/RFT documents (scope, specification, special conditions, schedule, Separable Portions), evaluate submissions and complete evaluation reports for minor projects.
• Drafting letters/correspondence, procurement, risk identification, review of contractor's management systems.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position. About You To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Diploma in Building or Construction, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Project Management or related field or extensive experience in the building or construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of Construction Delivery functions including procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance.
• Current NSW General Construction Induction card (white card) or acceptable interstate alternative.
• Minimum NSW Class C driver's licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

Applications Close: Wednesday 4, November (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Paul McKenzie - Senior Project Manager - Civil - 02 4444 8***

Why Work with Us The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.