Project Officer

Kempsey Shire Council are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Project Officer to join our team and support the delivery of a range of capital and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will work alongside Project Managers, assisting in the planning, monitoring, and reporting of major projects across public spaces, sports facilities, roads, bridges, building assets, and drainage.

Your role will involve drafting project specifications and tender documents, supporting the management of project delivery, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with project plans, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in project management, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a positive impact in your community. You’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to building, maintaining and improving Council’s assets to the highest standard.

Please note: This is a temporary full-time position for a 3-year duration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers in overseeing project delivery to ensure it meets scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, risk, environmental, and regulatory standards, as well as Council policies and procedures.
• Prepare and produce project documents (such as specifications, tender documents, project plans, agendas, presentations, reports, minutes)
• Utilise project management tools to track performance and financial progress.
• Inspect contractor works to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Monitor and report on project variations and performance.
• Assist with grant applications, reporting, and data collection for the Project Management Office.
• Address customer service enquiries related to project activities.
• Facilitate the coordination of project activities across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clear communication of tasks and deadlines to all relevant team members.
• Identify and document potential operational risks impacting project delivery and assist with mitigation approaches.

For a full list of the Key Responsibilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Experience in civil works construction, contract management, and/or the building industry.
• Demonstrated experience working within a project management team with strong previous administration experience.
• Tertiary degree in engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Certification in Prince 2 or similar project management discipline (desirable)
• Valid General Construction Induction Card and Class C Driver Licence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, risk assessment, environmental standards, and WHS requirements.
• Proven organisational skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

At KSC, we seek individuals who are committed to putting Kempsey Shire at the core of all they do, and who embrace our values of:

 Passion: We approach our work with enthusiasm and drive

1. Integrity: We build the trust and confidence of the community and staff
2. Innovation: We challenge the status quo, and have the courage to take risks, to achieve creative and efficient solutions
3. Communication: We ensure open communication for all
4. Respect: We consider our workmates, community, the workplace and environment
5. Collaboration: We work together to achieve a shared vision

Why Join Us?

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A 35-hour work week, with the option to participate in our 19-day month RDO system.
• Weekly salary of between $1,724.94 - $1,941.44 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements.
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

If you’re ready to contribute your skills to an energetic team, apply today! Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: Monday, 2 December 2024 at 5:00pm.

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Robert Landman – Project Management Office Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.