Blacktown City Council

Graduate Project Officer

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 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 more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 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

The role is primarily responsible for program management and coordination within the Transformational Projects Program Management Office, focusing on the delivery of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) projects, accommodation projects, and other projects within the Transformational Projects Program as required.

The position will require:

• Completion of specified tasks to ensure responsibilities related with Council’s Transformational Projects are carried out to the highest quality design and in accordance with program, budget, and brief requirements.
• Assisting with and coordinating activities related to capital expenditure reviews, authority approvals, stakeholder engagement, risk management, project governance, and compliance..
• Assisting with and managing procurement and contract management activities, including but not limited to RFQs, tenders, contracts, contractor claims, and the project handover process
• Preparing reports, memos, process manuals, letters, and other related correspondence.
• Supporting the delivery of the Directorate’s key objectives as directed by various department managers.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Degree in Construction Project Management, Engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in construction project management, contract management including local government procurement process, contract administration and compliance
• Highly developed organisational and administrative skills with an attention to detail
• Current class C driver’s license
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• High level oral and written communication skills to a broad range of audiences
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within an Engineering or Project Management Office
• Experience on Local Government procurement Process
• Experience on construction project Management
• Experience in documentation and delivery of projects
• Sound knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government Regulations in relation to procurement.

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 $1,730.04 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% 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 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 27 June 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Simran Bains on 9839 5936

Internal ref:             Term contract - 2 years + 2 years