Project Officer

**About Us**:
Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

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**A new era for Lismore Roads has arrived**:
The mission has been set to chart a new course for Lismore Roads. Our purpose is community driven, our mission is simple - Improve the Roads for our Community

With a new structure and operational strategy for roads, Lismore City Council is calling on all those who are looking for a meaningful challenge to get involved. If you want to be part of the rebirth and reinvigoration of your local roads department, and work at the forefront of revitalising and rebuilding a community, then we want to hear from you. The task before us is not insignificant - it will require fortitude, passion, and perseverance.

We can't guarantee you'll always be appreciated by every member of our community, but you will be joining a team committed to making a positive impact and feel a real sense of kinship with your fellow colleagues. We love Lismore, and we want to change it's story forever - if your story, purpose, and values align with this, then we want to hear from you

**About this Position**:
We are excited to offer multiple opportunities for Project Officers to become part of our Roads department's Planning and Engineering team. The Project Officer is a key member of the Roads and Quarry section within the Council’s Chief Operating Office. The primary function of the Project Officer is to perform support activities to contribute to the management, development and delivery of a range of projects and programs in line with established objectives. This role is critical in building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects communities.

**What we can offer you**:

- Attractive salary
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs

**What we trust you to deliver**:

- Plan and schedule project activities, ensuring timelines and objectives align with departmental goals
- Engage with stakeholders to build strong relationships, facilitate effective communication, and drive positive project outcomes
- Monitor financial performance and provide input on cost-effective solutions
- Maintain accurate data and reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes to inform decision-making
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, project specifications, and timelines
- Undertake procurement activities to support project and maintenance delivery
- Undertake procurement activities to support project and maintenance delivery

**What you will need to be successful**:

- Certificate IV in Project Management, Civil Construction, or Frontline Management or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Essential licences and tickets
- Proven experience in project coordination, including planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement in a construction or civil environment
- Sound financial awareness, including tracking expenditures and adhering to grant funding requirements

**Position description**:Click here**

**Salary**: From $79,287 + superannuation

**Closing date**: 9am Friday 10 January 2025

**Conditions of Employment**: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

**Pre-employment Screening**: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.