PROJECT OFFICER

Best suited for: Australian citizens, Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, Subclass 485/491/191 visa holders seeking local government career exposure in New South Wales region near Tamworth, NSW.

About This Opportunity

Advancing your professional engineering or construction career within a regional local government framework offers a premier pathway to secure high-impact project tenure in Australia. Based in the New England region of New South Wales, this infrastructure delivery role provides an engaging environment to coordinate diverse public asset transformations, manage capital works budgets, and work directly alongside seasoned public works specialists. It is an ideal layout for motivated professionals looking to lock in localized project management histories while contributing to sustainable regional growth.

Job Summary

Tamworth Regional Council is looking for a structured, professional, and proactive Project Officer to join their Project Planning and Delivery team. This full-time position is responsible for assisting in the design, procurement, and end-to-end execution of vital civil infrastructure projects, community facilities, and public spaces across the municipality. The successful candidate will navigate technical design reviews, oversee external contractors, monitor asset compliance standards, and maintain accurate progress tracking to ensure civic works are completed safely, punctually, and within explicit fiscal parameters.

• Employer Name: Tamworth Regional Council
• Employment Type: Full-Time (35 hours per week with access to a flexible 9-day fortnight roster)
• Required Education Level: At least certificate qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or an extensively verified history of equivalent operational field experience
• Experience Level: 5 to 7 years
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Location : 437 Peel Street, Tamworth, 2340 New South Wales, Australia
• Estimated Salary: AUD $84,318 – $91,234 per Year (Plus an exceptional 11.5% superannuation allocation)
• Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Who This Role May Suit

• Junior civil engineers or civil project coordinators eager to step into a stable, well-resourced municipal framework to oversee diverse capital portfolios.
• Onshore temporary visa holders (Subclasses 485, 491, or 191) focused on establishing verified, long-term technical engineering careers in regional New South Wales.
• Detail-oriented asset inspectors aiming to transition from private commercial construction into a stable public office administration path.
• Onshore applicants with immediate, unrestricted, and fully valid legal authorization to operate within the domestic Australian labor sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily implementation of assigned municipal civil projects and structural asset programs from initial scoping to final compliance hand-over.
• Formulate detailed project briefs, draft minor engineering designs, compile technical asset specifications, and maintain accurate cost estimates.
• Supervise on-site contractors and council field staff, ensuring all structural activities align completely with approved construction timelines and standards.
• Monitor active project budgets, process contractor progress payments, track variance logs, and deliver regular financial updates to team leaders.
• Enforce uncompromising work health and safety (WHS) site protocols, environmental protection metrics, and strict quality assurance metrics on all active job sites.
• Engage professionally with local business owners, utility providers, and community stakeholders to address project impacts and minimize public disruption.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven track record operating as a project coordinator, engineering officer, or construction supervisor on civil infrastructure or public building assets.
• Sound technical understanding of civil construction methodologies, procurement workflows, and modern contract management frameworks.
• Refined verbal and written communication style, with verified capability drafting official technical reports and handling stakeholder inquiries.
• Strong computer literacy, including intermediate to advanced skills using modern project scheduling software, spreadsheets, and GIS databases.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Australian Driver’s License
• Current General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) is a must.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary packaging augmented by transparent performance progression tracks under the council's salary structure.
• Generous and supportive 11.5% employer superannuation matching scheme.
• Excellent lifestyle-balanced working hours with an active 9-day fortnight roster framework promoting a healthy personal balance.
• Access to comprehensive employer-sponsored professional development, project management training tracks, and industry certifications.
• Strong institutional focus on employee wellbeing, featuring dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pathways and workplace health perks.
• A welcoming, values-driven regional office culture dedicated to municipal innovation, economic stability, and long-term community prosperity.

Important Applicant Information

Applicants must hold unrestricted legal working rights within Australia at the time of applying.

Selected candidates must undergo a full pre-employment assessment, including a comprehensive National Police History Check, mandatory medical fitness screenings, and thorough identification and qualification verification checks.

Workplace Policy Note: Tamworth Regional Council maintains a strict smoke-free workplace layout and treats child preservation and equal employment matters with complete accountability.

Please note: The employer indicated that onshore or offshore sponsorship not available for this vacancy.

Required Application Documents:

• A detailed, up-to-date professional resume mapping your technical engineering or project coordination history.
• A comprehensive cover letter that clearly outlines your specific field skills and explicitly answers the targeted questionnaire items.

Eligible applicants include:

• Australian citizens
• Permanent Residents (PR)
• New Zealand citizens
• Subclass 485 / 491 / 191 visa holders
• Any onshore temporary residents with legal, active Australian work rights.

About The Employer

Tamworth Regional Council is one of the most progressive regional local government authorities in inland New South Wales, serving a diverse and growing population across a vast municipal footprint. The organization prides itself on delivering robust public infrastructure, driving local economic development, and protecting the unique regional landscape while fostering a collaborative, supportive training and work culture for all its municipal personnel.

Applicant Safety Reminder

• You must possess valid work rights to be employed in Australia.
• Never send funds to secure an interview or a job offer.
• Do not share banking or credit card details.
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