A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:Rostered days offSalary packagingThe OpportunityWe have an opportunity for a conscientiousindividual to 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 Project Officer - Disaster Recovery, you will assist in the development and management of infrastructure civil works projects as well as assist with the assessment of tenders and procurement of materials and services. You will prepare project design, tender, and contract documents in consultation with Council’s Procurement Team.We are seeking an individual who holds a Diploma level qualification in project management or another relevant field (indicative) and has a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.You will have the following skills and experience;Demonstrated high-level project management skills including the ability to work independently and to be able to complete multiple projects within budget and timeframe.Demonstrated knowledge of budget and resource management processes.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.This is a grant funded, fixed term full time position working 35 hours per week until 31 December 2026; with the potential of extending subject to successful grant funding application.The total remuneration package for this position commences at $92,286.77 gross per annum, comprising of:$183.05 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)Additional benefits for this position include:Leaseback vehicleRostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)Annual Award salary increases and performance reviewsSalary packaging program (SmartSalary)Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.For further information on this position, please contact David Martinez - Project Officer (Disaster Recovery) on 02 6499 2273.Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 05 June 2025.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.Privacy AcknowledgmentBega Valley Shire Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Bega Valley Shire Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us.Yes I agree to the privacy statement *Personal Details * Required fieldTitle *First name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsAre you a current employee of Bega Valley Shire Council? *YesNoDo you have Australian work rights?For example: Australian citizenship, permanent residency of Australia, New Zealand citizenship with entry to Australia on a valid passport or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights. *Do you have any pre-existing conditions or injuries that may impact your ability to fulfil the duties of the position? *YesNoPlease explain if answered yes in the above statementI acknowledge that I will be required to undertake a pre-employment vetting that will include a standard medical assessment and a drug screen. Additionally, I may be required to undertake an audiogram, spirometry test and/or skin cancer check, working with children check, Australian criminal history check. *YesNoHave you ever been convicted of a criminal offence in Australia and/or overseas? *YesNoPlease explain if answered yes in the above statementDo you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?YesNoWere you born in Australia?YesNoIf you were not born in Australia, in what year did you arrive?Was English the first language you spoke?YesNoIf English was not the first language you spoke, what was the other language?Do you identify yourself as a person who has a disability?YesNoIf you answered yes to identifying as having a disability, please provide the nature of the disability and if a modification to the recruitment and selection process will be requested?SELECTION CRITERIA: Work in a manner consistent with BVSC organisational values and associated behaviours. *SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated high-level project management skills including the ability to work independently and to be able to complete multiple projects within budget and timeframe. *SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated knowledge of budget and resource management processes. *SELECTION CRITERIA: Demonstrated experience in engaging with and managing consultants, sub-contractors and construction staff. *SELECTION CRITERIA: High level of verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate. *SELECTION CRITERIA: A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience (indicative). *SELECTION CRITERIA: Additional skills, knowledge and qualifications that may be applicable to this position. *SELECTION CRITERIA: Diploma level qualification in project management or another relevant field (indicative). *SELECTION CRITERIA: Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence. *
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