Shoalhaven City Council

Project Officer

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $91,148 - $104,698 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role
This role supports the delivery of infrastructure construction projects by assisting the Project Manager across all phases, including planning, procurement, construction, and contract management. It involves coordinating project documentation, monitoring site activities to ensure compliance with technical, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and contributing to scope, schedule, and cost management.

The main duties of this position include:

• Provide effective site representation as Council Officer across a range of projects.
• Delivery of projects including the direct management of contract works.
• Planning of projects including review & agreement brief - Scope, supporting info, responsibilities, Program, Estimate v budget, stakeholder identification
• Undertaking Stakeholders Consultation
• Maintain Communications Register
• Use appropriate forms of communication and tools - email, letters, forms
• Prepare Project Management Plans
• Ensure permits, and planning approvals are in place
• Review and monitor - Environmental, Quality, WHS Management Plans
• Identify Procurement Strategies.
• Undertake tendering through drafting RFT documents (scope, specification, special conditions, schedule, Separable Portions), and Prepare Quotation Evaluation Plan, submission evaluations and evaluation reports for projects.
• Drafting letters/correspondence, procurement, risk identification, review of contractor's management systems.
• Prepare Gantt charts and identify & track milestones
• Prepare Cost Breakdown, Cost Plan Estimates

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:

• Diploma in Architecture, Building or Construction, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Surveying, Project Management or related field or extensive experience in the building or construction industry
• Demonstrated experience in a range of Construction Delivery functions including procurement, time, cost, quality and contract surveillance
• 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 right to work in Australia

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach 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.

1. 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.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. Briefly outline your experience in delivering infrastructure construction projects

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.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Craig Horgan - Senior Project Manager - Buildings & Open Space - 02 4429 3446

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:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

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

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.