Are you a motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong organisational skills and a passion for project management? This is your chance to Rewrite the Future with us.
- Temporary role fixed term until December 2026
- Contribute to impactful projects that drive community and organisational growth
- Collaborate with a dedicated team in a dynamic work environment
About the role
The role of a Project Officer is responsible for assisting the contracts manager in the planning and delivery of Council's maintenance contracts including, but not limited to RMCC Ordered Works, linemarking and guardrail that support maintenance service delivery within the Central Coast region, through the effective management in accordance with specified quality, cost and agreed timeframes.
This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning, coordination and delivery of programs to ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of staff, contractors and resources to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes, including delivery of project feasibility, estimates and investigation. May include periods of night works.
- Providing effective support and assistance to the Contracts Manager Program Delivery in the delivery of a range of organisational initiatives which relate to maintenance service delivery that could have a significant political and/or financial impact on the unit
- Effectively liaise with contractors including negotiating price variations and claims, evaluating time extensions, the mediation and resolution of conflicts, monitoring of compliance with project specifications and other day to day issues
- Conducting regular site inspections and testing to ensure that works carried out in compliance with work plans, technical specifications and relevant standards and/or legislation
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Diploma in Project Management or tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Construction Induction White card
- Traffic Controller RIISS000045 - Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan or willingness to obtain
Our position description provides more information for you to learn more about this role.
Other important information
- The commencing salary for this position is up to $89.6K Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $107.7K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
- We have a temporary full-time role available
- This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
- We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- Quarterly Vehicle Allowance (Ref Award) is available
- This role is located at the Erina Works Depot.
Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
Extra benefits
At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
Other extras include:
- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Free flu vaccination program
- Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
- Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
- We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program
- Novated leasing partnerships.
Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.
Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.
Want to know more?
The contact person for this role is Geoff Taylor, Contracts Manager. You can contact Geoff on 0427865494 .
This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 11 August 2027.
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Location
Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.
How to apply
We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council.
You also acknowledge that you will be required to provide proof of eligibility (including photo identification) to work in Australia if selected for an interview.
To lodge your application, please follow these steps:
- Answer the on-line questions shown below.
- Attach your resume
- Attach your qualifications and licences.
Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.
If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruit@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need. If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.
Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail. For further instructions please click here.
You will have the ability to save your application as you go using the 'Save Application' button. You can start an application and return to it later via the automatic follow-up email once you have the time and required information at hand to finalise your application.
If you don't have access to a computer or electronic device, you can lodge your application at any of Council's Library locations. Pre-book a free 1-hour computer timeslot by contacting your nearest library https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branches or ask at the enquiry counter.
We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.
