Works & Projects Officer

Careers at Council; Ulladulla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working

Novated lease arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing programs, including Fitness,

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

NSW Welcome Experience

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a Works & Projects Officer to support the delivery of infrastructure and maintenance across Holiday Haven Tourist Parks. You will coordinate park staff, contractors and resources to ensure safe, timely and high-quality project execution.

Reporting to the Works & Contracts Manager, duties include scoping, estimating, procurement, contractor management and contract administration, plus monitoring progress, budgets, quality, WHS and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Building or Construction, Project management, Engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience in the building industry.
• Experience across construction delivery functions including procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance.
• Experience delivering construction and maintenance activities.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infrastructure construction, maintenance and improvement projects across Holiday Haven Tourist Parks.
• Assist with project scoping, estimating, procurement, contractor management and contract administration.
• Coordinate staff, contractors and resources to deliver capital and maintenance works safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, quality, environmental and WHS compliance.
• Conduct asset inspections, identify maintenance requirements and coordinate repair and improvement works.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, work orders, purchase orders and other business records.
• Liaise with park management, contractors and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and operational outcomes.
• Assist in the administration of relevant legislative and compliance requirements relating to Holiday Haven operations.

Skills

Project management

Contract surveillance

Education

Certificate IV in Building or Construction

Project management

Engineering or related field

Job description

• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at the Ulladulla Depot - Deering Street, Ulladulla NSW 2539

About the Role

Reporting to the Works & Contracts Manager, the Works & Projects Officer supports the delivery of construction, maintenance and improvement projects across Holiday Haven Tourist Parks. You'll work with park staff, contractors and stakeholders to coordinate project activities, manage contractors and support the successful delivery of capital and maintenance works. This includes:

• Support the delivery of infrastructure construction, maintenance and improvement projects across Holiday Haven Tourist Parks.
• Assist with project scoping, estimating, procurement, contractor management and contract administration.
• Coordinate staff, contractors and resources to deliver capital and maintenance works safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, quality, environmental and WHS compliance.
• Conduct asset inspections, identify maintenance requirements and coordinate repair and improvement works.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, work orders, purchase orders and other business records.
• Liaise with park management, contractors and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and operational outcomes.
• Assist in the administration of relevant legislative and compliance requirements relating to Holiday Haven operations.

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

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Building or Construction, Project management, Engineering or related field and/or equivalent experience in the building industry.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of Construction Delivery functions including procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance.
• Experience in the provision of construction and maintenance activities.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of right to work in Australia

You'll be someone who is adaptable, reliable and customer-focused, with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality projects and maintaining Holiday Haven's assets to a high standard.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

Applications Close:

Monday, 23 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact John Visser - Works & Contracts Manager - 02 4429 3***

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.