Project Manager

2 days ago

Orange New South Wales, Australia Orange City Council Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

An exciting opportunity to plan, oversee and guide teams to deliver Water and Sewer projects. The Project Manager - Water & Sewer leads each stage of a project from initiation, through to planning, delivery, and project closure.

About Us

Situated in the Central West of NSW, only 3 ½ hours west of Sydney, Orange is a vibrant and diverse place to live, offering all the benefits of a busy city life in the calm of a regional location. With award winning restaurants and wineries and a vibrant and ever-expanding arts, cultural and music scene you can have the best of both worlds, all within a short drive from your front door.

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. We take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.

About the Role

We are looking for someone with:

  • Extensive experience in delivering projects and contract management.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (essential to some projects) or a relevant Degree in a related field.
  • Diploma in Project Management or tertiary qualifications in Project Management leading to registration as a Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, engagement, influencing and negotiating skills with proven ability to build and maintain positive, cooperative, and productive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills to resolve simple and complex project matters.
  • Experience in budget management, tenders, and contracts.

What's on Offer

  • Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions.
  • Culture – Supportive, safe, diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Security– Permanent Full-time role, 35 hours per week
  • Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
  • Wellbeing - Access to Council's employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
  • Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do
  • Salary Package: From 100, % engineering civil liability (if applicable) + plus superannuation
  • Leaseback Vehicle: Available for Private and/or Commuter use

Keen To Learn More?

  • Click on the link to check out the full POSITION DESCRIPTION (this link will only work when viewing on Council's website ).
  • For any enquiries, reach out to Manager – Project Management Office, Simon Davies on
  • Apply by submitting your resume and providing a brief response as to why you are a great fit for this role
  • Applications Close: Sunday 9 November 2025

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.

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