Shoalhaven City Council

Project Engineer

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $102,842 - $117,191 gross p.a. plus 11.5% Super plus 3.5% civil liabilities allowance
• 35 hours per week with the option of flexitime / Monday to Friday
• Natural Disasters Office, Stuart Place, Nowra
• Closure date: Wednesday 18 June 2025 (at midnight)

About the Role
This role undertakes project management for a wide range of infrastructure projects across the Shoalhaven area, ensuring timely delivery, cost, scope, benefits, and risk tolerances. They also execute the planning and delivery of Capital Works and Maintenance projects, covering all phases from options assessments and design to cost estimating, procurement, tendering, construction, and commissioning.

Reporting directly to the Senior Project Manager - Civil, the main duties of this role include:

• Contribute to the promotion of a professional image of Shoalhaven City Council by providing professional/specialist advice to the Technical Services Team to ensure the delivery of quality, accurate, and timely responses to the community.
• Manage, and deliver at various stages, the planning, evaluation, estimates, design, and construction of a wide variety of infrastructure projects.
• Preparation and implementation of WHS and Risk Management, Environmental Quality Management Plans (REF, SWMP), traffic control plans, Safe Work Method Statements.
• Preparation of Briefs and tenders/quotations for the engagement of consultants and contractors and material supply.
• Preparation of Project Management Plans.
• Preparation of technical standards and maintaining quality control.
• Arrange site surveillance of works to monitor technical, quality, environment and work health and safety compliance.
• Collate as-constructed documentation and financials to be handed over for entry into Assets database

Projects and Asset types may include, but is not limited to, roads and road related infrastructure, drainage, kerb & gutter, bus shelters, footpaths / cycleways / walking tracks, parking areas, traffic facilities, bridges, boat ramps, fences, recreational facilities, seawalls, viewing platforms, parks & reserves and flood mitigation assets, etc.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction management or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience in the design and construction of Civil Engineering projects, particularly stormwater drainage, road construction and road rehabilitation works.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the development and management of Contracts for Civil Engineering projects, including contract preparation, procurement and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to take a civil construction project from concept to completion. i.e. liaison with the client, preparation of construction documentation, preparation of detailed cost estimates, control and monitoring of time, cost and quality.
• Current NSW General Construction Induction card (white card) or acceptable interstate alternative
• Minimum NSW Class C driver's licence or equivalent licence valid in NSW
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of essential qualifications and experience required.

How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. Please provide details of your tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction management or equivalent qualification.
2. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
3. Please provide details of your experience in Project Management and Contract Management?
4. Briefly describe your experience in the Civil Engineering and/or Construction Maintenance industry.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Contact: Paul McKenzie - Senior Project Manager - Civil - 02 4444 8836

Applications Close: Wednesday 18 June 2025 (at midnight)

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace