Project Administrator

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council seeks a Project Administrator to support infrastructure initiatives over the next 18 months. The successful candidate will coordinate project activities and collaborate with stakeholders while gaining insights into project management processes. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for those eager to contribute to transformative city projects.

Benefits

Opportunities to expand your knowledge

Flexitime leave, up to 24 days per year

Health and wellbeing leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Access to a Fitness Passport

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or related/complementary disciplines preferred.
• Ability to coordinate project activities and maintain documentation.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and project support to the Infrastructure Delivery team.
• Coordinate project activities and maintain project-related documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for project implementation.

Skills

Project Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation Management

Education

Background in Project Management or Related Disciplines

Job description

Liverpool, New South Wales

Full-time

Description

Position Title Ref: Project Administrator

Fixed Term Contract: 18 Months– 35-hour week

Salary: Grade 12, $85925.08 – $94151.91 + 11.5% Super

Location: Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program Project Delivery Office

Closing Date: 25 June 2025

About Us

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week. If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity.

About The Role

Liverpool City Council is currently delivering four transformative city-shaping projects over the next two years, worth more than $150 million. The projects will be delivered by the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) Program Project Delivery Team, which comprises staff dedicated to driving excellence and creating the leading project delivery team in NSW local government.

The Four Projects Are

• Lighthorse Park
• Carnes Hill Aquatic Centre
• Brickmakers Creek; and
• Streetscape Projects (Railway, Scott, and Macquarie)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

The Project Administrator will provide high-level administrative and project support to the Infrastructure Delivery team, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of infrastructure projects across the council. This role will involve coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful implementation of infrastructure initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for project coordination.

About You

Preferred applicants would come from a range of backgrounds including project management or related/complementary disciplines (for example, planning, architecture, environmental, landscape architecture, trainee project managers, construction managers, site supervisors) that have not delivered projects of such a large scale independently.

Employees would build on their previous skills, knowledge, and experience through working closely with highly experienced Senior Project Managers. They would be exposed to all aspects of project management ranging from scheduling, budgeting, procurement to project controls through to design and construction.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
• Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to four weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport
  
  

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

If you’re looking to join a team that will drive excellence and where your skills and attitude will play a critical role, we want to hear from you.

For further information about the position please contact Natalie Jefferys at [e-mail]

Click here for a copy of the position description

How to apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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