Professional Positions - Construction and Contracts Section

These professional positions, within the high performing Construction and Contracts Section, are responsible for managing multiple projects and contracts within Council’s annual $100M plus capital works program.

We’re looking for people with sound project management, construction management and contractual management and/or procurement experience, who are a good communicators.  You’ll be a motivated forward thinker, dedicated to driving improvements and value for money for the organisation.

About the roles: 

• Provides high quality project management, construction management, procurement and contract management to all areas of the organisation
• Requires a high degree of initiative and independence and will normally resolve issues with minimal reference
• Requires strong written and communication skills
• Will have required technical knowledge to deliver projects in the fields of Water, Sewerage, Civil, Structural Building, Mechanical, Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering (Project Management and Construction Engineer roles).

What's on offer:

An attractive base salary depending upon skills, knowledge and experience.  The Job Grade will be determined by the panel as follows:

• Job Grade 6 (Procurement Officer): from $79,092 with increments up to $93,685 plus 11% super
• Job Grade 6 (Graduate Construction Engineer): from $79,092 with increments up to $93,685 plus 11% super, plus the option for a lease back vehicle
• Job Grade 7: (Construction Engineer): from $92,107 per annum with increments up to $106,005 per annum, plus 11% super, plus the option for a lease back vehicle
• Job Grade 7: (Project Manager): from $92,107 per annum with increments up to $106,005 per annum, plus 11% super
• Job Grade 8: (Project Manager): from $111,655 per annum with increments up to $124,148 per annum, plus 11% super, plus the option for a lease back vehicle
• The satisfaction of being involved in landmark projects that directly benefit the local community
• Permanent and contract roles spanning up to 36 months, with the possibility of transitioning to permanent status based on budget and operational needs 
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• Generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking: 

• Willingness to learn and adapt to various work environments
• Enthusiastic and self motivated to achieve project outcomes
• Project Manager Roles:
  • Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction or relevant discipline and substantial technical experience and competence in a similar role
  • High level of competence in project and contract management and the ability to manage multi-discipline projects simultaneously; including contract supervision and close out 
  • Ability to provide expert technical advice, review and supervision of contracts, engineering designs and construction methods for civil works, mechanical and electrical works, and building works.
• Construction Engineer and Graduate Construction Engineer Roles:
  • Degree qualifications in Engineering and substantial technical experience and competence in a similar role (Graduate may be in their final year of study).
  • High level of competence in project and construction management and the ability to manage multi-discipline projects simultaneously; including contract and construction supervision and close out (Not expected for Graduate level).
  • Ability to provide expert technical advice, review and supervision of contracts, engineering designs and construction methods for civil works (not expected for Graduate level).
• Procurement Officer:
  • Diploma qualification in procurement/contract administration or relevant discipline or extensive experience in a similar role
  • Experience in contracts management software and competence in MS Office software systems
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customer.

PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Monday 13 May 2024 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:

• Engineer Construction
• Graduate - Engineer
• Procurement Officer
• Project Manager - Contracts - JG7
• Project Manager - Contracts - JG8

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:  

• Qualification/s in Engineering, Construction, Procurement or relevant discipline along with demonstrated knowledge of and experience in procurement.
  [Degree qualification required for Project Manager and Construction Engineer roles]
• Demonstrated high level of competence in project management, contract management and construction management with the ability to manage multidiscipline projects simultaneously; including contract supervision and close out.
• High level oral and written communication skills including liaison and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated competence in managing multiple priorities to meet project and program management deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement activities, contract administration and using contract management software.
  [Procurement officer role only]
• Aability to provide expert technical advice with the ability to review designs and construction methods for civil, structural mechanical, electrical and building works.

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