- Permanent Full-time role
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts
Are you a project management professional looking to grow your career and develop your skills working on various Civil, Structure & Building projects? Can you deliver projects on time, budget and of a quality that meets specified requirements and standards? If you have proven project management skills and experience in procurement and construction, delivery of small to medium scale buildings and structures, we want to hear from you.
Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.
What this role looks like:
• Program, manage and coordinate the delivery of projects.
• Prepare project specifications and contract documents.
• Administer contracts and oversee the tendering and contract administration of projects.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and consultants.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies in accordance with WHS legislation.
• Provide regular program updates for works program projects.
• Manage project finances including review and approval of invoice claims.
• Respond to customer enquiries in a timely manner.
What are we seeking in our new team member:
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Additional qualifications in project management, highly regarded.
• An awareness of tendering and procurement, WHS, security of payments, legislation, contract administration of benefit.
• Proficient in computer applications such as MS Project & Excel and preferably drafting or rendering software.
• Demonstrated financial, contract, project and time management skills
• White Card - General Construction Induction
• Drivers Licence (Class C) – NSW
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay from $107K per annum (excluding superannuation), car allowance/lease back, paid weekly, opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus (up to 2% of base annual salary) and an Organisational Bonus (up to $2K per annum), paid training to keep your skills up to date, discounted membership to Waves Fitness & Aquatics Centre, free on-site undercover parking and an active Social Club.
Next Steps:
Please review the Position Description and apply via Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council by 5pm on 20 October 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.
People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
