THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Community Projects team are seeking an experienced Project Manager to assist with the delivery of our FY25/26 Community Infrastructure program of work.

Your role will see you undertake all phases from initiation through to the planning, execution, and completion of a wide variety of capital works projects across buildings, recreational facilities, sporting fields, public domain and coastal foreshore environments.

• This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity commencing ASAP – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $84,031 to $98,860 pa based on 35 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention + 3.5% civil liability allowance
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Project management of major projects in accordance with planning legislation, accepted industry standards, specifications and other client and customer requirements
• Feasibility and concept development of major projects with clients and their external customers and stakeholders to a variety of site, planning, and financial constraints
• Leading procurement and contract management processes for end-to-end community project delivery

ENOUGH ABOUT US, WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT YOU! SO TELL US ABOUT…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?

READY TO APPLY? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 29 June 2025
• Contact: Nick Montague, Project Services Coordinator, on 0407 594 345
• For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
• To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
• We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
• Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
• We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together

WE’RE ALL ABOUT PUTTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN THE RIGHT ROLE! HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, construction, architecture, or related discipline and/or significant industry experience
• Extensive experience in the project and contractor management of major projects
• Experience in the application of relevant legislation, design standards and construction practices

Your role will see you undertake all phases from initiation through to the planning, execution, and completion of a wide variety of capital works projects across buildings, recreational facilities, sporting fields, public domain and coastal foreshore environments.

• This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity commencing ASAP – working full-time 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $84,031 to $98,860 pa based on 35 hours / week + 11.5% superannuation + $18,619.19 motor vehicle allowance + $2,312 retention + 3.5% civil liability allowance
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrac

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below however you can view the full list here – view the position description.

• Project management of major projects in accordance with planning legislation, accepted industry standards, specifications and other client and customer requirements
• Feasibility and concept development of major projects with clients and their external customers and stakeholders to a variety of site, planning, and financial constraints
• Leading procurement and contract management processes for end-to-end community project deliver