Project Officer (Construction/ Engineering)

City of Canada Bay Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from home arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Training and leadership development

Job summary

City of Canada Bay Council in Five Dock NSW seeks a Project Officer to manage and support delivery of assigned projects in Council's Capital Works Program, including playgrounds, sports fields, buildings, asset renewals and infrastructure projects.

Candidates should have a construction or civil/structural engineering background with experience in government or public sector settings. You will coordinate tasks, develop plans, manage budgets and engage stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management or similar.
• Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or equivalent advantageous.
• Some demonstrable experience delivering projects in government/public sector.
• Strong understanding of local government operations, regulations and decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project
• Workcover accredited Construction Induction (White) Card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise key tasks and activities, anticipate project constraints, identify inter-dependencies, and manage these to deliver an optimum outcome for Council.
• Develop achievable project plans for procurement, time, communications, change, risks, issues and budgets/costs.
• Manage the project budget and collaborate with Finance to ensure asset data for long-term sustainability.
• Deliver timely outputs and prepare professional, accurate reports.
• Perform prudent contract administration to safeguard Council's interests and mitigate risk.
• Develop stakeholder engagement and communication plans and work with other council units.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear goals and progress.
• Engage internal teams/resources across Council to deliver project outcomes.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

City of Canada Bay Council - Five Dock NSW

• Permanent position, Full Time - 35 hours per week
• Rostered Days off - participation in Council's 9 day fortnight scheme
• Support the delivery of initiatives that enhance our community.

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate:

We act with integrity| We empower our people| We are respectful| We work together| We innovate.

About the role

We are seeking a Project Officer who will manage and support the delivery of assigned projects in Council's Capital Works Program which could include a variety of projects from playgrounds, sports fields, buildings, asset renewals, engineering and infrastructure projects.

Candidates must be from a construction or civil/ structural engineering background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritise key tasks and activities, anticipate project constraints, identify inter-dependencies, and manage these to deliver an optimum outcome for Council.
• Develop achievable project plans for the effective implementation and management of procurement, time, communications, change, risks, issues and budgets/ costs, tailored to support and align with Council's operations.
• Manage the project budget, and proactively work with Finance to ensure asset management data is captured for the long-term sustainability of Council assets.
• Deliver timely outputs and produce or support the development of the required reports professionally and accurately.
• Perform prudent and proactive contract administration to safeguard and protect Council's interests and mitigate risk exposure.
• Develop stakeholder engagement and communication plans and working with other council officers across the different business units, proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project goals and progress.
• Work across Council to ensure the appropriate internal teams/resources are engaged in the development and delivery of the project
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with established best practices.

About the Person

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project or Construction Management or similar.
• Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) certification or equivalent advantageous.
• Some demonstrable experience in successfully managing and delivering projects within a government or public sector context.
• Strong understanding of local government operations, regulations, and decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software such as MS Project
• Workcover accredited Construction Induction (White) Card preferred

What's on offer

We are offering a remuneration between $95,667 to $110,018 per annum plus Super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more!

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Isaac, Coordinator Projects on 02 9911 6*** or email *************@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.