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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Engineering
Salary: Salary from $92,921 plus 11% super
Why Work for Us?
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangement
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- And much, much more
About City Presentation
City Presentation delivers a range of services that provide well-presented public spaces within the Penrith Local Government Area. Our team ensures that Council public spaces are well maintained and always ready for use by our residents.
Comprising over 250+ qualified and driven staff members; areas of opportunity for employment include civil engineering and construction, horticulture and landscaping, fleet operations and management, trades and public maintenance.
City Presentation will suit individuals who are organised, take pride in their work and are willing to go that little bit further to ensure the details make their work speak for itself. We encourage personal and professional development and pride ourselves on a culture that encourages staff contribution and involvement.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking a motivated individual in the position of Project Engineer to join our Civil Operations Engineering team on a permanent full-time basis. The position of Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring Council's Civil Operations projects and programs are completed within priority time and budget constraints. You will ensure all designated projects and programs are appropriately scoped, developed and implemented to achieve desired outcomes.
The position of Project Engineer is the perfect opportunity if you are looking for the next step in your career. You will have the opportunity to build upon your industry experience while being mentored and supported by talented professionals.
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering and/or relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience in project estimating and cost control
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White) Card
- Current Class C Driver Licence
Salary: The salary range for this position ranges from $92, $107,559.00 per annum plus 11% Superannuation. A 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance will be payable in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023. The salary will be negotiated based on the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
How to Apply
Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council.To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Nada Karunakaran, Senior Project Engineer on
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Advertised: 31 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jun 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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