Roads & Stormwater Project Manager/Project Engineer up to 24 months

Inner West Council; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 114 000 - 137 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Inner West Council is seeking a Roads & Stormwater Project Manager/Project Engineer for a temporary up to 24‑month role. You will lead planning and delivery of roads, stormwater and transport assets, coordinating with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to meet safety and budget requirements.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or related fields, plus extensive project management and procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• Comprehensive experience in successful project management of infrastructure works with the capacity to support innovative thinking.
• Sound experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure.
• Highly developed project management, procurement and contract administration skills successfully utilised in delivering infrastructure services.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution. Ability to engage staff and stakeholders and work collaboratively. Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Responsabilités

• Lead planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, stormwater and transport assets.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring safe, efficient and on‑budget delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community to achieve high‑quality infrastructure outcomes.

Connaissances

Civil engineering

Project management

Construction management

Procurement

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Driver's license

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by Australian professional institute

Description du poste

Roads & Stormwater Project Manager/Project Engineer up to 24 months

11h ago , from Leichhardt Municipal Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Join our Roads and Stormwater Projects team and help deliver infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on the Inner West community. As a Project Manager / Project Engineer, you will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, stormwater and transport assets.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community, you will manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, project management skills and stakeholder engagement experience to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions that support a sustainable and connected community.

*Please note, this is a temporary full-time role up to 24 months

Pleaseread thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$114,377.12 - $137,420.92 + Civil Liability Allowance (subject to eligibility) + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• Comprehensive experience in successful project management of infrastructure works with the capacity to support innovative thinking.
• Sound experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure.
• Highly developed project management, procurement and contract administration skills successfully utilised in delivering infrastructure services.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution. Ability to engage staff and stakeholders and work collaboratively. Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.

Enquiries

Alistair Hyde Page, A/ Coordinator Roads & Stormwater Projects on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 1 November 2026 11:30PM

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond,