Student - Project Support

**Job No**:BC3259**

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW**
**Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community, and more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

**About the opportunity**

We are looking for motivated individuals currently, undertaking a university degree in Engineering or Project Management to join our Transformational Projects Program team as a Student Project Support on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 4 years.

These roles are primarily responsible for the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and Office Accommodations Transformational Projects program management duties related to the delivery of the WSIG program and other projects within the Transformational Projects Program as required.
- Provide Engineering project management support to the Transformational Projects Program Office
- Providing assistance on preparation of consultancy engagement brief
- Maintaining various project registers
- Supporting and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- The provision of information, as directed, to Council staff and the general public
- Supporting the delivery of the Directorate’s key objectives as directed.
- Continued progression of enrolled relevant tertiary studies, as agreed in conditions of employment, with
a minimum study workload.

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Currently undertaking a university degree in Engineering or Project management
- Proven skills in Office packages like MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project etc
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment.

**Desirable**:

- Experience working with Engineering or Project Management office
- Experience in the documentation and delivery of projects
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
- Current driver's licence
- Availability to work flexible working hours.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- 21-hour working week
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

**Our commitment to safety**

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Simran Bains on 9839 5936**

**Internal ref: Term contract up to 4 years