A career at Bega Valley Shire Council will immerse you in rewarding and interesting work for the diverse communities that call the south-east corner of NSW home, all of them nestled between rolling countryside and some of the best seaside locations NSW has to offer.
Our workforce of over 350 meets the needs of these communities with a wide range of services including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road works, water management, environment and parks, gardens and town centre care.
The Opportunity
We have opportunities for initiative individuals who will carry out civil works restoration projects for Council managed infrastructure and assets damaged or destroyed by a declared natural disaster event under Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
As a Civil Construction Project Officer, you will support the Project Manager, Infrastructure & Services in the development and project management of Civil Construction Projects. You will undertake inspections of works, arrange finalisation of works as executed plans, and ensure safe methods of work are applied.
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About You
We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma level qualification in Civil Construction or construction management or working towards and has a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
You will have the following skills and experience;
- Demonstrated ability in applying contract and project management procedures required for the development and/or implementation of road and/or bridge projects
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with and managing consultants, sub-contractors and construction staff.
- High level of verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate.
Benefits
This is a fixed term full time position working 35 hours per week.
The total remuneration package for this position commences at $88,767.64 gross per annum, comprising of:
- $1537.90 per week base salary
- $169.17 per week superannuation (calculated at 11%)
- Allowances for the position available per week
Additional benefits for this position include:
- Leaseback vehicle
- Rostered day off scheme (one per month)
- Additional allowances (as per the Award)
- Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
- Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
- Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, LifeWorks App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
For further information on this position, please contact Gemma Gill - Infrastructure and Services Manager on 02 6499 2325.
Applications close 11:59pm AEDT on6 March 2024.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.
This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.