Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...
• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $87,048 to $103,807 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• enjoy the benefits of flex time
• access to leaseback vehicle
• access to fitness passport

About the role
Clarence Valley Council is looking for a motivated and capable Project Management Officer to join our Project Management Office.

In this role, you’ll plan and deliver a wide range of capital works projects that support and enhance our community. Guided by our Project Management Framework, you’ll work with stakeholders from multiple sections of Council to bring projects to life—from procurement through to delivery—ensuring they meet grant requirements, approvals, and legislation. We have an ambitious rolling four-year capital works program, including major upgrades and new infrastructure.

If you have experience in project delivery and contract administration, and you're keen to grow your skills in a supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Adele McGeary, Manager Strategic Infrastructure on 02 6640 3552.

Closing date
Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information
This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

For this application you will be required to:
• address essential selection criteria from the position description
• address desirable selection criteria from the position description
• supply a resume
• supply a cover letter
• supply relevant certificates and licences.

For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on www.clarence.nsw.gov.au

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.