Project Officer
Job No:
LCC1964
Location:
Lismore, NSW
About Us
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 special.
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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:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join our Roads and Infrastructure team. The primary function of this role is to ensure that a high level of customer service satisfaction is achieved through the provision of engineering support. This role involves supporting engineering staff to develop and deliver projects in accordance with best practice and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of engineering and construction design, planning, quality assurance and execution in a way which provides best value to Council.
The role will suit a self motivated individual with exceptional time management skills, a willingness to learn new skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain process control. A high level of competency is required across the core Microsoft software package including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Applicants with exposure to Project, Power Bi, CAD type programs or other engineering, construction or business software will be well regarded.
What We can offer you:
- Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight).
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
- Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
- Provision of uniform and PPE.
What we trust you to deliver:
- Support the Planning, scheduling, and coordination of project and maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, efficient resource use, and adherence to procurement policies.
- Manage and track project delivery, including stakeholder engagement, subcontractor/consultant oversight, and maintaining clear communication to drive successful outcomes.
- Monitor budgets, performance, risks, and quality standards, providing cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and project requirements.
- Support asset management and planning through data collection, analysis, reporting, and maintaining systems to optimise transport asset performance.
What you will need to be successful:
- Cert IV in Project Management, Civil Construction or related field and/or relevant experience
- Current Class C Driver’s Licence
- A General Construction Induction Card (White Card), or a willingness to obtain one
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Employment conditions: Attractive wages and conditions, including a 70-hour 9-day fortnight.
Salary: Available upon request
Closing date: Wednesday 3 June 2026 at 4.00PM. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Alan Madden on alan.madden@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
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, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that will include validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, and referee checks.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
