Project Officer
Project Officer
Salary:
60 - 70
/ Year
Contract Type:
Contract
Location:
NSW - Sydney - NSW
Industry:
Construction & Engineering
Reference:
PC020826
Contact Name:
Paul Cullen
Contact Email:
paul@publicsectorpeople.com.au
Date Published:
17-Aug-2026
About the Role:
As Project Officer – Capital Works, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works and civil infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, with a strong focus on streetscape upgrades, public domain improvements, and urban revitalisation projects.
The portfolio may also include buildings, town centre upgrades, parks, roads, stormwater and other community infrastructure. You will assist with project coordination across the full project lifecycle, including design management, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
The role will also involve coordinating consultants and contractors, monitoring project progress, preparing reports and documentation, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and Council frameworks.
Key accountabilities
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Cullen on 0403 242 600.
As Project Officer – Capital Works, you will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works and civil infrastructure projects from planning through to completion, with a strong focus on streetscape upgrades, public domain improvements, and urban revitalisation projects.
The portfolio may also include buildings, town centre upgrades, parks, roads, stormwater and other community infrastructure. You will assist with project coordination across the full project lifecycle, including design management, procurement, contract administration and construction delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
The role will also involve coordinating consultants and contractors, monitoring project progress, preparing reports and documentation, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, standards and Council frameworks.
Key accountabilities
- Coordinate with internal and external project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, meet required project outcomes and deliver high quality customer service outcomes.
- Ensure that works programs are undertaken and completed in accordance with agreed budgets, program objectives, quality measures and program timeframes, with minimal disruption to residents, businesses, pedestrians and traffic.
- Assist with preparing tender documents and undertaking evaluation of contracts for the supply of goods and services.
- Identify and mitigate project and program risks in relation to the, project time, cost, quality, safety, latent conditions and community consultation.
- Ensure that the scope and status of all works is communicated effectively to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Comply with and keep abreast of any relevant legislation applicable to the performance of the duties of this position.
- University degree or TAFE Diploma, in civil engineering, project management, contract management or a related field or a Trades qualification or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels to optimise organisational and community outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and/or delivery of civil works using sound project management approaches, tools and understanding of project lifecycle stages.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Paul Cullen on 0403 242 600.
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