BENEFITS

• Immediate start in this contract role paying $80 - $100 per hour + Super
• 35 hours week with option to work from home 1 day per week
• A great team culture that prioritises flexibility and work life balance

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for making a tangible difference in your community? Join us as a Project Manager for Natural Disaster Recovery and lead vital flood recovery projects under the OLG NSW Severe Weather & Flood Grant program. You'll play a key role in transforming the community’s resilience through effective project delivery, collaborating with Transport for NSW, contractors, and stakeholders to bring positive change to the region.

DUTIES

• From initial concept design to final delivery, manage all stages of natural disaster recovery works.
• Work closely with Transport for NSW, statutory bodies, contractors, and the community to drive project success.
• Develop cost estimates, reports, and tender documents while ensuring seamless project approvals and negotiations.
• Facilitate consultations with local communities to ensure their needs are met while keeping them informed.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to budgets. Administer contracts and authorize payments.
• Ensure all work complies with Work Health & Safety legislation and Council policies, delivering projects safely and efficiently.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience managing disaster recovery projects, particularly flood-related works is essential
• Expertise in contract management, cost estimation, tendering, and project delivery
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with government agencies, contractors, and the community
• A relevant qualification in Project Management, Engineering, or a related field is essential

CULTURE

Be part of a supportive team and get involved in training and development to constantly upskill and stay on top of industry trends. Gain exposure to various projects working with a team that takes pride in delivering projects on time and is constantly looking to better themselves and their processes.

HOW TO APPLY

Do you have experience in the private sector and are looking to join local council? Or are you a Project Manager ready to take the step in the right direction?

Click 'Apply for this job', or please contact Krishma Bhattarai on [email protected].