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Project Managers

Tweed Shire Council
Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia
A$102,118 p/a + 12% super
Lower market
Government & Defence → Local Government
Full-time
Hybrid

Posted 1 day ago


These professional positions, within the high‑performing Engineering Division, deliver efficient, timely and high‑quality procurement and project management services to support all sections across Council. They provide expert assistance in sourcing goods, materials and licensed services through effective contractual arrangements, ensuring the organisation receives accurate and reliable procurement advice.

We’re seeking professionals with strong experience in project management, construction management, and contract and/or procurement management, supported by excellent communication skills. You’ll be a motivated, forward‑thinking individual who strives for continuous improvement and is committed to delivering value for money for the organisation.

About the role:
  • Provide efficient, timely and high‑quality procurement and project management services with a strong client‑focused approach.
  • Act as one of Council’s specialist subject matter experts in contract management and administration, applying project management expertise across multiple projects of varying complexity within the water, sewerage, civil, structural, building, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical engineering disciplines.
  • Ensure procurement activities are delivered cost‑effectively and in accordance with the NSW Local Government (Tendering) Regulation and Council’s Procurement Policy, while proactively managing contracts and coordinating goods and services.
  • Provide professional and technical advice, review and supervision of contracts, engineering designs and construction methods for civil, mechanical, electrical and building works.
  • Operate with a high level of independence and initiative, demonstrating strong communication skills, adaptability, attention to detail and the capacity to support team members and work across different sections during periods of high demand.
What's on offer:

Multiple positions available

An attractive base salary depending upon skills, knowledge and experience. The Job Grade will be determined by the panel as follows:

Fully maintained lease back vehicle option for Project Manager L2 roles

  • Job Grade 7 - from $102,118 with competence increments up to $117,528 plus 12% super
  • Job Grade 8 - from $123,791 with performance increments up to $137,643 plus 12% super
  • maximum-term 24-month with the option for extension or permanency as per operational needs
  • 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
  • training and development opportunities
  • flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
  • generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
  • Someone with a degree qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Procurement or a related discipline, or extensive experience and demonstrated competence in a similar role.
  • High‑level capability in project management, including managing multiple, multidisciplinary engineering projects simultaneously.
  • Strong expertise in contract management, including procurement risk assessment, tendering processes, evaluation, contract supervision and close‑out.
  • Extensive technical and practical experience in the construction of engineering infrastructure.
  • Thorough knowledge of contract law and contractual arrangements relevant to procurement and project delivery.
  • Sound understanding of current industry trends, best practice and emerging priorities in contracts management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively, build relationships and resolve conflicts.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines across project and program delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience acting as a Superintendent’s Representative or Authorised Person within a contract environment.
About us:
  • Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
  • The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
  • Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
  • Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 28 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

SK97188A

OFFICE USE ONLY

Unit Infrastructure Delivery Job Grade 8 Industry Infrastructure Delivery Employment Type full-time


About Tweed Shire Council

Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia
Administration & Office Support

Tweed Shire Council is the largest council on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. Covering an area of 1300 square kilometres, the Tweed adjoins the local government areas of Byron, Lismore, Kyogle, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast, with the NSW–Queensland border to its north where it divides the twin towns of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta.

Council is the largest employer in the Tweed with a workforce of more than 750 employees across a wide range of professions. Through a budget of about $256 million, Council delivers more than 50 services to 41,500 ratepayers and almost 100,000 residents who call the Tweed home.

In late 2021, Council was named Employer of Choice by Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) for its great employment practices within NSW local government.

Professionals Australia recognises what workers throughout the region already know – people choose to work at Tweed Shire Council when presented with other employment opportunities due to its:

employment terms

great workplace culture

amazing location.

Aboriginal Acknowledgement – Tweed Shire Council wishes to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands.

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