Byron Shire Council
Project Officer, Assets & Major Projects
Job Location
Glebe, Australia
Job Description
Project Officer, Assets & Major Projects
Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
We are open, honest and respectful
We foster well-being and creativity
We achieve our goals and succeed together
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.
We are looking for:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Project Officer. This role is a great opportunity to deliver a high level of project delivery services in the planning, design and construction of Council infrastructure.
About you:
Tertiary qualifications variously in Building Certification, Project Management, Building Construction, Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
Experience in the management of local government project delivery or the equivalent in another sector of significant projects greater than one million dollars.
Demonstrated high level procurement and contract management skills and experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with the community, committees, government agencies and contractors with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
We offer:
A maximum term, full- time position (35 hours per week) to December 2027.
Flexible working arrangements
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,944.80 to $2,253.34 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
Other benefits include:
Annual salary reviews and identified salary increase for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
11.5% superannuation
Education and training support
Flexible work hours
Attractive salary packaging scheme.
Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
Fitness Passport
Health and Wellbeing days
Location:
This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact:
24/10- 08/11 Daniel Strzina- Acting Manager Assets & Major Projects - (02) 6626 7241
09/11 - 10/11 Chris Soulsby- Manager Assets & Major Projects - (02) 6626 7058
Closing date:
10pm (NSW time), Sunday 10th November.
Position Description:
Download the Project Officer Position Description (PDF,159KB)
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Location: Glebe, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.
As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.
We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:
We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
We are open, honest and respectful
We foster well-being and creativity
We achieve our goals and succeed together
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity then this may be the role for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.
We are looking for:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking a Project Officer. This role is a great opportunity to deliver a high level of project delivery services in the planning, design and construction of Council infrastructure.
About you:
Tertiary qualifications variously in Building Certification, Project Management, Building Construction, Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
Experience in the management of local government project delivery or the equivalent in another sector of significant projects greater than one million dollars.
Demonstrated high level procurement and contract management skills and experience
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and work with the community, committees, government agencies and contractors with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
We offer:
A maximum term, full- time position (35 hours per week) to December 2027.
Flexible working arrangements
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,944.80 to $2,253.34 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
Other benefits include:
Annual salary reviews and identified salary increase for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions
11.5% superannuation
Education and training support
Flexible work hours
Attractive salary packaging scheme.
Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
Fitness Passport
Health and Wellbeing days
Location:
This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact:
24/10- 08/11 Daniel Strzina- Acting Manager Assets & Major Projects - (02) 6626 7241
09/11 - 10/11 Chris Soulsby- Manager Assets & Major Projects - (02) 6626 7058
Closing date:
10pm (NSW time), Sunday 10th November.
Position Description:
Download the Project Officer Position Description (PDF,159KB)
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Location: Glebe, AU
Posted Date: 11/5/2024
Contact Information
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