Term Contract, Full Time

Deliver meaningful infrastructure projects for your community.

Greater workplace flexibility including hybrid work options and 9-day fortnight

We are committed to your professional development

Join our supportive team culture that values both in-office collaboration and on-site engagement

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

Join our dynamic and collaborative Infrastructure Assets Delivery team, where you will deliver projects that make a real difference to the daily lives of our community.

In this role, you'll lead the delivery of roads, footpaths, and drainage infrastructure taking each project from early planning through to construction completion. With the majority of design and construction handled in-house, you will work closely with internal engineering and construction teams, while also managing contractors, budgets, variations, schedules, cost plans, and project forecasts to ensure successful outcomes.

Key focus areas of the role include:

Undertake the management of infrastructure capital works projects from concept to completion in accordance with Council's project management framework and capital works processes including managing budgets, variations, schedules, cost plans and forecasts for each project.

Identify, develop, and maintain procedures and risk assessments and assist in the development of management systems associated with asset and project

Prepare tender documentation, quotations and engage consultants and contractors.

Liaise with stakeholders in the design and delivery of projects including internal departments, service authorities, Government agencies, business and the general public, and provide technical solutions to other Council staff.

Apply engineering guidelines and best practice to assets planned, acquired, and constructed by both Council and developers, to ensure long-term asset maintenance is minimised.

Conditions of Employment include:

Travel and/or work across multiple local sites

Inspections out of standard work hours on mutual agreement

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You enjoy managing multiple projects simultaneously and are comfortable balancing office-based work with occasional site visits. Outcome-focused and approachable, you're passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure and making a meaningful impact in the local government space.

You bring a solid background in civil construction, with proven project management experience and a strong ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels. You are known for your communication skills, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for smarter ways to work. Experience in local government is a bonus, as is your ability to navigate governance, compliance, and competing priorities with confidence and care.

Specifically, you will address the criteria below:

Tertiary qualifications, or equivalent experience and qualifications, in a relevant discipline such as Civil or Structural Engineering, Project Management, or Civil Construction

Demonstrated experience in the supervision and efficient direction of a work team.

Demonstrated project management skills with ability to manage and lead multiple projects, meet strict deadlines and deliver identified outcomes

Demonstrated understanding of capital works budget management and cost control

Sound knowledge of asset management principles and practices, including asset lifecycle costs

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

Competitive salary from $1,756.16 to $2,040.96 a week plus 12% industry leading superannuation

Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with reviews available to support movement through the salary range

Enterprise Agreement pay rise effective July 2025

35-hour week with flexible working hours and nine-day fortnight

Work a mixture of indoors and on site at various locations across the LGA

We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

At Lake Macquarie City Council, we value our staff and the hard work they do. In return we offer a range of benefits click here to view more benefits on offer.

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Send your application in by midnight Tuesday 27 May 2025.

For a confidential discussion relating to the position, please contact Christine Arens, Infrastructure Assets Delivery Coordinator, on 02 4921 0051 or via email [email protected].

If you require assistance submitting your application or have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact, Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0495 or via email [email protected].

Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to specific questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

The title of this position is officially Projects and Technical Officer. The title Project Manager is used for advertising purposes only.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.