Project Manager - Contracts

About the role:

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager – Contracts to lead procurement and contract delivery across a wide range of engineering projects. This role combines technical expertise with strong communication skills to manage stakeholders, ensure compliance, and drive high-quality outcomes. You’ll work across civil, water, sewer, mechanical, and electrical works, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and step into higher duties. If you're proactive, adaptable, and ready to make an impact—this is your next career move. 

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $98,191 per annum with competency-based increments up to $113,007 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70, 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).
• seeking to fill multiple positions
• up to 12 - 36 month Max-Term Contract with potential for extension or permanent position. 

We are seeking:

• Lead and manage complex, multidisciplinary projects with confidence, from procurement through to contract close-out.
• Apply your deep knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and risk management to deliver high-quality infrastructure outcomes.
• Bring strong technical expertise in construction across civil, water, sewer, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, using clear, plain English in both written reports and verbal discussions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by juggling multiple priorities, resolving issues independently, and stepping into leadership roles when needed.

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 28 November 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Key Dates:

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified no later than Wednesday 3 December 2025
• Interviews will be held Monday 8 December 2025
• Outcome of interviews will be advised no later than Tuesday 16 December 2025 

Click here to view the Position Description 

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

1. Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
2. Do you hold a degree in Engineering, Construction, Procurement or relevant discipline? Please provide details about your qualifications and experience in a similar role.   
3. Tell us about a project you’ve managed from start to finish—what made it successful, and how did you handle the challenges?
4. What’s your approach to managing contracts and procurement—how do you ensure things run smoothly and stay compliant?
5. Can you share an example where your technical knowledge really made a difference on a construction or infrastructure project?
6. How do you keep up with changes in contract management or industry best practices, and how have you applied that knowledge?
7. Describe a time you had to explain something complex to someone unfamiliar with the topic—how did you make it clear and easy to understand?
8. Have you worked in Local Government previously?
9. Do you hold a current Vehicle Licence - Car?

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