Project Officer - Construction

NW Professional Services; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Professional Services in New South Wales is offering a 3-month temporary assignment to administer construction, modifications, and repairs for customer properties. Reporting to the Principal Property Officer, you will guide external consultants and support coworkers in a fast-paced government environment.

Key duties include coordinating projects from the office, tracking timelines and budgets, liaising with contractors, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced office.
• Experience interpreting residential building plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor construction projects from the office.
• Track timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards and contractual obligations.
• Manage external service providers to meet customer needs.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project updates.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes.

Skills

Communication

Systems savvy

Independent & collaborative work

Construction experience

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction/Project Management

Job description

• 3 month temp assignment with possibility for extension
• $50.53 per hour

About the role:

Reporting to the Principal Property Officer, you will be responsible for administering the construction, modification, major renovations and/or repairs and maintenance of customer properties (including the management of external consultants). You may also be required to provide guidance and support to co-workers.

This is a great opportunity to get a foot in the door of NSW State Government! You will enjoy a supportive team environment and growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor construction projects from the office, ensuring alignment with project plans and objectives.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and milestones.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and contractual obligations.
• Manage external service providers to meet the needs of our customers, having regard to their disabilities.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for project updates.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience in construction and understanding/interpreting to provide advice on residential building plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Systems savvy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity, discretion and a professional manner in handling difficult enquiries and issues
• Experience working on government or public infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Builders Licence is preferred.