Project Manager

Overview

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Project Manager to join team and lead the delivery of essential projects that enhance the liveability, safety, and sustainability of our region. If you’re passionate about driving positive change, managing complex projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

- Manage a diverse range of capital and operating projects with a focus on community value.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual obligations.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and drive effective communication.

About the role

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of a variety of capital and operating projects. Reporting to the Team Leader of the Project Management Team, this individual will lead a team of specialists to ensure effective delivery of capital works and environmental projects in alignment with the Central Coast Council’s Operational Plan and Project Management Framework.

This position demands a commitment to providing quality customer service, while creating value for the community through effective project, contract and stakeholder management.

Ideal Candidate Profile / Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and implement effective project plans and budgets.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a track record of delivering successful outcomes.

Benefits & Extras

- The commencing salary is up to $106.6K, with progression opportunities up to $123.5K, plus 12% superannuation, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, and Quarterly Vehicle Allowance.
- Permanent full‑time role, 9 day fortnight, hybrid working (2 days home, 3 days onsite).
- Location: Wyong Administration Building.
- Extras: fitness passports, wellbeing leave, annual health screenings, professional development, Cheers program, Novated leasing partnerships.
- Long service leave after 5 years continuous service.

Location

Central Coast Council is ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. Central Coast is the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th largest LGA in Australia.

How to apply

To apply, submit an online application through the Central Coast Council website. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information that you provide is true and correct and acknowledge that the offer of employment may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided be shown to be false.

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e‑mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e‑mail. For further instructions please click here.

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Contact person for this role: Karen O’Mara, Team Leader Project Management. Phone: 0409 310 362.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.

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