- Maximum Term, Part-Time position for 21 hours per week
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of community infrastructure projects
- A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate:
We act with integrity| We empower our people| We are respectful| We work together| We innovate.
Kick-start your career in project management and make a real impact in your community.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Project Officer to join our team and support the delivery of Council's Capital Works Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking to develop project management skills while contributing to a diverse range of community-focused infrastructure projects.
About the role
As a Graduate Project Officer, you will assist in managing and delivering a variety of capital works projects, that could include:
- Playgrounds and open space improvements
- Sports field upgrades
- Building construction and renewals
- Asset renewal programs
- Civil engineering and infrastructure projects
- Other community and public domain improvement projects
Working alongside experienced project professionals, you will gain hands-on experience across all stages of the project lifecycle while developing the skills, knowledge and capabilities required for a successful career in project management and contract administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned projects within Council's Capital Works Program.
- Support project managers to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved scope, budget, quality standards and timeframes.
- Contribute to project initiation activities, procurement processes, stakeholder engagement and contract administration.
- Monitor project progress, prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and internal teams to support successful project outcomes.
- Assist with project handover and closure activities to ensure a seamless transition to asset owners and operational teams.
- Demonstrate a customer-focused and service-oriented approach throughout all stages of project delivery.
About the Person
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A recent graduate (or final year graduate) with a bachelor’s degree in a construction related field such as Civil Engineering, Building and Construction, or a related discipline with demonstrated progress towards completion of such qualifications.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
- An interest in infrastructure, community facilities and capital works delivery.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team environment.
- Current Class “C” Drivers Licence
- Workcover accredited Construction Induction (White) Card preferred
What’s on offer
We are offering a remuneration between $79,533 to $91,463 per annum plus Super (pro-rata basis 3-days/week).
The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more!
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Michael Isaac, Coordinator Projects on 02 9911 6425 or email
Michael.Isaac@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council, please click the link below.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close at
11:30pm, 22 November and will not be accepted through any other medium.
If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.
The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.
The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.
Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.
