Project Officer - Construction

National Workforce; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

National Workforce is seeking an administrator to support NSW State Government construction projects, including maintenance of customer properties. Reporting to the Principal Property Officer, you will guide co-workers and oversee planning and coordination.

This 3-month temp role offers exposure to public infrastructure projects, with a supportive team and growth opportunities within the government sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Project Management.
• Experience interpreting residential building plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced office environment.
• Experience working on government or public infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.
• Builders Licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor construction projects from the office, aligning with 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 customer needs with sensitivity to disabilities.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for project updates.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Systems savvy

Discretion

Professionalism

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or 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.