Project Manager

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 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.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are seeking 2 experienced Project Managers to join our Transformational Projects team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 4 years. This role is responsible for the program management duties for the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) and Office Accommodations Transformational Projects program, overseeing the successful delivery of the WSIG program and supporting other related projects as required.

You will be required to:

• Support the delivery of a range of public domain and building construction projects
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery
• Prepare and monitor budgets, resource allocation, procurement and capital expenditure across all programs, including the provision of progress reports
• Complete assigned tasks to ensure Council's Transformational Projects are delivered to a high standard of design, and in line with program, budget, and brief requirements
• Where required, develop strategies, policies and procedures to support the successful delivery of Transformational Projects.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Urban Design, Civil Engineering or a related
  
  field
• Extensive experience in in managing infrastructure or building projects in the public or private sector
• Proven track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects - minimum 4 years' relevant experience
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in administering construction contracts (e.g., AS 4902
  
  Design & Construct, AS 4000 Construct Only, Early Works and Minor Works Contracts)
• Ability to proactively manage multiple concurrent projects at varied phases and respond effectively to
  
  unforeseen risks
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment and working effectively with internal and external support functions
• High-level communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental management, and risk mitigation in a construction context
• Current class C driver's licence.

Desirable:

• Understanding of procurement, budgeting, and reporting processes in a NSW local government context
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., NSW Local Government Act, Environmental Planning and
  
  Assessment Act)
• Experience in the design and documentation of infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, TechOne, and CiAnywhere)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,078.51 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% 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.

Position description

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Closing date: Friday 19 September 2025, 11.59 pm

**Contact officer:       Simran Bains on

Internal ref: Term contract - up to 4 years**