Project Manager - Contracts

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to deliver expert project management services across a diverse range of infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for providing high-level professional and technical advice, as well as reviewing and supervising contracts, engineering designs, and construction methods for civil, mechanical, electrical, and building works. Join our team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, efficient, and compliant outcomes that support Council’s strategic objectives. 

About the role:

• Provide efficient, timely, and high-quality project management services to all other sections across Council.
• Provide support to the organisation with a variety of projects for internal clients across all divisions of Council.
• Ensure procurement for projects is conducted with the NSW Local Government (Tendering) Regulation and Council’s Procurement Policy.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $95,331 per hour/annum with competency-based increments up to $109,716 per hour/annum, plus 11.5% super
• 2 maximum-term contracts up to 24 months, permanency may be offered based on operational needs
• 70 hours, 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:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or a relevant discipline.
• Strong project management skills with the capacity to manage multiple complex engineering projects.
• Expertise in contract management, including procurement risk assessment, tendering, evaluation, contract supervision, and project close-out. 

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: 

Friday 6 June 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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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 question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction, or a relevant discipline, along with demonstrated knowledge in procuring construction work, or extensive experience and competence in a similar role.
2. Describe your demonstrated high level of competence in Project Management and the ability to manage multidisciplinary projects simultaneously.
3. Demonstrated high level of competence in Contract management, including procurement risk assessment and management, tendering processes, assessment, evaluation, contract supervision, and close-out.
4. Describe your extensive technical and practical experience in Construction and Design of engineering infrastructure and buildings.
5. Describe your demonstrated understanding of current industry trends, best practices, and priorities relating to Contracts Management.
7. Describe your high-level oral and written communication skills, including liaison and conflict resolution.
8. Describe your demonstrated competence in managing multiple priorities to meet project and program management deadlines.
9. Describe your experience in acting as the Authorised Person/Superintendent's Representative within a contract environment.
10. Current Vehicle Licence – Car.
Desirable:
11. Describe your experience in Local Government tendering and procurement practices.
12. Describe your experience in managing and leading a team of indoor and outdoor staff.
13. General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

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