• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $105,924 - $120,707 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, Flinders Road South Nowra
• Applications close Sunday, 23 November 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that benefit the community? Shoalhaven Water is seeking a skilled and motivated professional to lead the planning and delivery of water capital works projects across the region.

As the Project Manager - Operations, you will be responsible for the coordination, control, and completion of water capital projects from inception to commissioning. This includes managing project design, procurement, construction, and contract administration, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Council policies, and WHS standards.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage water capital works projects within Shoalhaven Water's Operations Department.
• Coordinate and undertake investigations, detailed designs, drafting and estimates of projects to assist in satisfactory completion of the capital works program.
• Actively engage in PPM project and process reviews and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure projects produce the required products within the specified tolerances of time, cost, scope, benefits, and risk.
• Establish, maintain, and update project plans and compile progress reports.
• Preparation of tender documents, designs and specifications and assist in the tendering and tender assessment processes.
• Undertake project and contract management including contract administration to ensure compliance with specification and contract conditions. This includes inspections/audits, appropriate approvals are obtained, WAE drawing etc., are completed.

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. 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:

• Degree qualifications in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Current General Construction Induction card (WhiteCard), SafeWork NSW.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in all facets of Contract Management and Contract Administration.

At Shoalhaven Water, we're proud to be a reputable and forward-thinking organisation. Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment, approaches challenges with logical thinking, and is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

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 list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
4. Describe your experience in preparing and managing project budgets, including any experience with grant funding.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium 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 3253.

Applications Close: Sunday, 23 November 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Daniel Price - Coordinator - Water Treatment - 02 4421 1707

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

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.