MidCoast Council is seeking a highly experienced project delivery professional to lead major water and sewer infrastructure projects across our region.
This role is well suited to an experienced Project Manager, including those working across contractor or consultancy environments, who is looking to step into a broader delivery leadership role with increased ownership, influence and long‐term impact.
The role
Reporting to the Manager Water Project Delivery, you will take ownership of a portfolio of high‐value, complex water and sewer capital works projects. This is a hands‐on delivery leadership role, focused on driving project outcomes, managing commercial risk, and overseeing contractors, not a coordination or administrative position. While you will lead a small team, this role is fundamentally about your ability to lead projects, not just people.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading end‐to‐end delivery of major water and sewer infrastructure projects
* Managing projects through design, procurement, contract administration and construction
* Acting as Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative
* Managing Tier 1 / Tier 2 contractors, consultants and key stakeholders
* Driving performance across cost, time, quality and risk
* Leading commercial aspects including variations, claims and contract negotiations
* Ensuring projects are practical, constructible and delivered to a high standard
What You'll Bring
* Have operated at a senior project management level over a sustained period
* Bring experience delivering large, complex infrastructure projects (ideally water/sewer)
* Have worked within a contractor or consultancy environment on major capital works
* Are confident managing high‐value contracts, including variations and commercial risk
* Are looking to apply their experience in a role focused on end‐to‐end project delivery
What We Offer
* Employee growth support and benefits to promote wellbeing and career development
* Relocation assistance and local services to ease moving to the MidCoast region
* Lease‐back vehicle arrangement with 20% annual fee based on gross purchase price for business and private use
* 3.5% civil liability allowance
* Comprehensive salary package within the range of $119,620–$143,500 p.a. plus superannuation, subject to negotiation based on skills and experience
Location
This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure
Permanent, Full Time (35 hrs. per week)
Closing Date
Friday 1 May 2026 at 11.30 pm.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request adjustments for the application process or workplace accommodations, please contact the HR representative. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex‐service personnel. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
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