Project Engineer

About Us Since the 2022 natural disasters, the Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far; today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work, and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore. We are inspired by our community and motivated to continue our mission. 

Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP) is the principal delivery agency for restoring the Councils’ and Community assets. Over the coming months, the team will grow exponentially, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we deliver many rebuild and transformation projects for our community.Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so unique. We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

About this Position:An opportunity exists within the Council’s Flood Restoration Portfolio for a Project Engineer to join our team focused on delivering positive outcomes for Lismore in collaboration with State Government agencies and on behalf of Council’s Asset Owner. Your technical capabilities and focus on stakeholder outcomes will be applied to ensuring Council’s objectives are represented through project delivery and investment decisions.

This position will report directly to the Flood Restoration Director for Water. Water and sewerage services have been reinstated with temporary repairs. This program aims to permanently replace or rebuild water and sewerage infrastructure damaged in 2022.

The program includes rebuilding and/or upgrading water and sewage treatment plants, sewage pump station upgrades, and remote monitoring projects. It involves working closely with our Flood Restoration Portfolio team, broader Council, NSW State Government agencies, design consultancies, and contractors to manage effective project development and delivery through effective communication, consultation, and verification of technical project details.

The successful applicant will have strong experience developing water and sewerage projects through concept and detailed designs, with a strong focus on constructability and operational implementation

What We can offer you:

• The opportunity to take on new challenges while managing engagement with some of the most exciting local government-shaping projects in the infrastructure space.
• The opportunity to deliver on objectives that are clear and tangible to the community in which we work and live.
• A role in a dedicated team of professionals committed to achieving our purpose to restore the liveability of Lismore and its surroundings to pre-flood levels through rebuilding and repairing critical and social infrastructure.
• Professional development in a dynamic and high-growth area.Attractive competitive salary commensurate with experience and flexible working arrangements.

• Establish and manage effective professional relationships with project stakeholders.
• Effective and collaborative working relationships with NSW Government agencies, professional services and design consultants and sub-consultants, construction and construction support contractors and sub-contractors, and other service providers as required for project delivery.
• Strong and supportive liaison and representation of LCC’s asset owner and their requirements.
• Clear communications and coordination of LCC stakeholders are needed to ensure the timely and effective review of project deliverables.
• Technical assessment, review, and management of project deliverables commensurate with engineering qualifications and skills.
• Manage information and deliverables in accordance with Quality Management Systems and procedures established by the Flood Restoration Portfolio.
• Identify risks and issues and determine effective mitigation strategies to minimise impacts to successful project delivery.
• Effective procurement and contract management of goods and services purchased for project delivery (if required).
• Manage yourself to meet necessary timelines and balance priorities.
• Cost tracking, monthly progress claims, and reporting.
• Managing and guiding junior engineers. 
• Maintain and apply all relevant standards and policies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

The successful candidate will have the aptitude to critically appraise project deliverables, stakeholder feedback, and project management strategies and determine suitability against LCC’s business requirements and strategic objectives.

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and representation is a mandatory requirement.  In this role, you will join our Flood Restoration Water Program and be responsible for successfully coordinating stakeholder inputs and performing technical reviews of project deliverables. Your tasks and responsibilities within the team will include the following:

• Coordinating daily activities and serving as a point of escalation for critical and non-critical events.
• Communicating clear expectations and timeframes.
• Liaising with State agencies, clients, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Facilitating effective stakeholder buy-in and appreciation of deliverables, as well as the consequences of project development and feedback collected.
• Manage and escalate technical and project delivery issues and risks as appropriate.
• Providing consistent and timely project status updates.
• Assisting in maintaining project programs, schedules, and documentation.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and understanding WHS best practices.
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to the Flood Restoration Portfolio’s purpose and delivery projects to provide critical services to our community.

Additional Information:

• Full position description: Click here 
• Term Contract: contracted hours of work 35 hours a week/70 hours a fortnight up to 31 December 2026.
• Closing date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate pool is established.
• Location: The position will be primarily at our Flood Portfolio Office in Lismore. Flexible work options are available, working within operational requirements. 
• Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer McEwen, HR Business Partner, at 0428 522 907.
• Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures, and agreements.
• Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment checks may be conducted, including health assessments, validation of the right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licenses, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments, and referee checks.
• Future Opportunities: This recruitment exercise may be used to fill vacancies and establish a merit list for future opportunities within six months.
• Previous applicants: need not apply.