Student - Project Support

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual currently undertaking a university degree in Engineering or Project Management to join our Transformational Projects Program team as a Student - Project Support on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 3 years and 8 months. 

In this role, you will primarily contribute to the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and Office Accommodations Transformational Projects program, providing essential support across a range of activities. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• delivering engineering and project management support to the Transformational Projects Program Office
• assisting with the preparation of consultancy engagement briefs
• maintaining and updating a variety of project registers
• building and supporting strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• providing information, as directed, to Council staff and the community
• contributing to the delivery of the Directorate’s key objectives
• maintaining ongoing progress in your relevant studies, with a minimum study workload as outlined in your employment conditions.

If you’re eager to apply your developing project management and engineering skills to meaningful, city‑shaping work, this opportunity offers a fantastic pathway to grow while contributing to the transformation of the Blacktown area!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Currently undertaking a university degree in Engineering or Project management
• Proven skills in Office packages like MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project etc
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with Engineering or Project Management office
• Experience in the documentation and delivery of projects
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Current driver's licence
• Availability to work flexible working hours.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Trainee rates apply 
• 21-hour working week 
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 3 April 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Simran Bains on 9839 5936

Internal ref:              Term contract