Project Officer

10 hours ago

Bega NSW, Australia Bega Valley Shire Council Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

  • Rostered days off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging
The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a conscientious individual to carry out civil works restoration projects for Council managed infrastructure and assets damaged or destroyed by a declared natural disaster event under Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

As Project Officer - Disaster Recovery, you will assist in the development and management of infrastructure civil works projects as well as assist with the assessment of tenders and procurement of materials and services. You will prepare project design, tender, and contract documents in consultation with Council's Procurement Team.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma level qualification in project management or another relevant field (indicative) and has a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • Demonstrated high-level project management skills including the ability to work independently and to be able to complete multiple projects within budget and timeframe.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of budget and resource management processes.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging with and managing consultants, sub-contractors and construction staff.
  • High level of verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate.
Benefits

This is a grant funded, fixed term full time position working 35 hours per week until 31 December 2026; with the potential of extending subject to successful grant funding application.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $92,286.77 gross per annum, comprising of:

  • $1,591.70 per week base salary
  • $183.05 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

  • Leaseback vehicle
  • Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact David Martinez - Project Officer (Disaster Recovery) on ***.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 05 June 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

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