Project Manager Water

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

This position sits within the Water Project Delivery department of the Infrastructure & Engineering Services division and is an integral member of the Capital Works – Water Team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of projects for Council’s Capital Works Program for Water and Sewer Infrastructure. This will involve working across detail design, project planning, implementation and finalisation phases, as well as the management of multiple projects and tasks that often have competing demands. You will be highly motivated with impressive time management skills and extensive contract management experience. Your ability to collaborate and work closely with multiple stakeholders coupled with being a proactive and critical-thinker will see you succeed in this rewarding opportunity. 

What you'll bring

• Degree level qualifications in either Mechanical, Process/Chemical, Civil Engineering, or Construction Project Management or a similar field
• Expertise within financial and time constraints, operating across a diverse organisation
• Extensive experience in all aspects of project management and procurement procedures with proven effective and efficient outcomes
• Working knowledge of Engineering Standards, Local Government Act and related Regulations and Codes
• Knowledge of Water and Sewer infrastructure related projects and asset management principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to manage a number of complex projects concurrently 
• Proven high level customer service skills in regard to both internal and external stakeholders
• High level of written and oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise business cases and reports
• Demonstrated competencies in risk assessment, design development, cost estimating, producing technical specifications and contract documentation, contract administration and of WHS systems

What we offer

• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• A fully maintained leaseback vehicle
• Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary: 

Package is inclusive of:

• Commencing salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience of the successful applicant with a range of circa $102,000 to $122,000 p.a. 
• Superannuation (11%)
• Leaseback vehicle agreement

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing Date:  Sunday 14 April 2024 at 11.30pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Anthony Blair, Coordinator Project Delivery Water who is the hiring manager for this role. Anthony can be reached on (02) 7955 7494 or at anthony.blair@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton, Human Resources Business Partner who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on (02) 7955 7388 or at helen.hamilton@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• • When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.