Project Officer

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC

The opportunity

Our Community Infrastructure team are seeking an experienced Projects Officer to support the delivery of capital and maintenance projects for Council's diverse portfolio of recreational, sporting and community facilities.

This opportunity will see you working on the end-to-end delivery of a wide range of capital works projects. This role is responsible for project development, procurement and contractor management to ensure successful project delivery for the Port Stephens community.

The Community Infrastructure team sits in Council's Capital Works section, with a diverse range of professional and trade experience including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture, Contract and Project Management.

This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement

Base Salary Range: $74,379 - $87,503 pa based on 35 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + commuter use vehicle + $2,312 retention allowance

You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Investigation, scoping and delivery of asset maintenance and improvement projects in collaboration with other sections of Council, volunteers and community groups

• Management of contractors including contract preparation

• Investigation and implementation of improved service delivery processes, including group facilitation, consultation, adaptation of technology and training

We're all about putting the right people, in the right role Here's what we're looking for:

• A certificate in Horticulture, project management or a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in project management of minor capital works.

• Demonstrated contractor management skills including the preparation and assessment of tenders

• Demonstrated communication skills

• Possess or have the ability to obtain accreditations and other skills required by best industry practice such as Playground Safety Assessment, and Tree Assessment accreditations

This is life at PSC

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu

• Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years

• Paid Parental Leave so you can spend more time with your new little human

• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program

• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance

• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre

• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café

• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you So tell us about…

Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

Ready to Apply? Here's what you need to know

• Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 1 June 2025

• Contact: Scott Christie, Team Leader Community Projects, on or ***

• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values

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