Northern Beaches Council

Transport Project Officer

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure

Title: Transport Project Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $86,867.36 to $100,954.29 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. We are proud to be the winner of the Bluett Award 2022 and the 2022 Change Champion Award in the Enterprise Category.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment 
• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits 

Our opportunity:

The key focus areas of this role includes:

1. Drive delivery of strategic transport infrastructure, initiatives, and resources to achieve increase uptake of active travel and transport mode shift within the Northern Beaches.
2. Apply effective project management principles including procurement, managing contracts, oversee contractor performance and ensure key deliverables and timeframes are met.
3. Engage with the community on projects in a thoughtful, accessible, and transparent way to ensure community members feel well informed and that they have been heard.

About you:

We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive project officer to join our team.  You’ll bring an interest for improving active transport infrastructure and strategic thinking to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: Sunday 19 May 2024
• Expected Interview Date: 24 May 2024
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Felicity Shonk on 02 8495 6167

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.