Project Officer

Council has recently undertaken a transformational review of our Assets & Operations directorate and we now have exciting technical and leadership opportunities on offer with the aim of achieving increased resource capacity and capability and quality outcomes for the organisation. 

YOUR ROLE

As the Project Officer, you will be responsible for assisting with the management and delivery of a range of infrastructure projects including civil works, buildings and community recreation projects within the Assets & Operations directorate.

YOUR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

•  Work a 9-day fortnight, based on a 35-hour working week
• A commencing weekly salary of $1,515 with progression up to $1,705 dependent upon skills and experience, plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements under Council’s Flex First Procedure including access to an individualised hours agreement
• Access to 2 health and wellbeing leave days for your Christmas break
• Access to 3 weeks sick leave per year, cumulative where unused
• Access to long service leave after 5 years of employment
• Salary packaging options available including novated leasing
• Generous paid parental leave arrangements for both parents
• Generous reward and recognition programs and initiatives

YOUR CAREER

• A supportive environment to assist you to reach your career goals
• Access to ongoing professional development and individual development plans
• Ongoing training and support through Council’s cultural development program
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Opportunities for secondments and higher-grade duties arrangements
• Access to e-learning platforms

YOUR WELLBEING

• A suite of health and wellbeing programs offered each year
• Free vaccinations, health checks and staff fitness initiatives
• A supportive and inclusive workplace and culture where your opinion is valued
• Access to a confidential counselling service for you and your family
• A range of mentally healthy workplace initiatives and support from mental health champions                                                                                                                                              

The contact officer for this position is Ron Quinn, Business Manager Works on (02) 4823 4475.

Applications close Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 5:00pm.

This position is subject to relevant pre-employment checks and all applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Child Safe Organisation. We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.