Tamworth Regional Council

Project Officer

Project Officer 

Permanent Full-time

Location:  Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Deliver a range of projects across the region
• Contribute to projects that make a real impact in the community
• Work autonomously while supported by an experienced team

 COULD THIS BE YOU?

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Project Officer to join our team delivering small to medium projects across the organisation. 

This role will see you managing projects from planning through to delivery, while also supporting Project Engineers and Project Managers on larger infrastructure works.

You will work across project documentation, contract administration, contractor & consultant management, budgeting and project coordination to ensure successful project outcomes. 

The successful candidate will fit well within an established and collaborative team environment, demonstrate initiative and be willing to learn & grow within the role. 

The Project Officer is responsible for:

• Delivery of small to medium projects across the organisation
• Prepare project plans, specifications, tenders & contract administration
• Coordinate pre-construction activities and project administration tasks
• Supervise and administer construction and infrastructure contracts
• Provide technical support & project assistance across of variety of works
• Ensure project meet safety, environmental, quality, time, and budget objectives
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, public utilities & government agencies
• Contribute to improving organisational project management processes

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

• Qualification in Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent
  
• Experience delivering or supporting infrastructure or construction projects
• Knowledge of contract administration and project management principles
  
• Experience working construction contracts such as AS400, AS2124, GC21 or similar
• Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
• Current drivers licence
  
• WH&S Construction Induction Card

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Callum Fletcher, Senior Project Manager, on 0402 266 346

Salary range: Grade 15 - $86,308.58 -  $93,394.43 per annum plus allowances and superannuation for a 35 hour work week.

Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday 12 June 2026

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play!  It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. 

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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