Civil Project Manager – Start ASAP for a 3 Month Contract
Applications Close (AWST): 6:00 PM 29/06/2026
Salary up to: $90,000 - $99,999
Occupation: Engineering
Work Type: Maximum Term - Full Time
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diverse cultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and all age groups to apply.
The Organisation
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.
The Opportunity
The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK), has an exciting opportunity for a Civil Project Manager who is responsible for the planning, programming, budgeting, procurement, coordination, delivery, and handover of Council's civil infrastructure projects and capital works programs.
The role supports the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater, sewer, bridges, and other local government assets in accordance with approved budgets, project objectives, asset‐management priorities, and relevant legislative and technical requirements.
The position provides technical civil‐engineering advice and practical project‐management leadership across the full project lifecycle, from investigation and concept development through design review, tendering, construction supervision, commissioning, handover and close‐out.
The role also contributes to asset planning, condition assessment, data quality, maintenance prioritization, and the continuous improvement of Council's infrastructure systems and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Lead the end‐to‐end delivery of civil infrastructure projects and programmes, including roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater, sewer, bridges, and other municipal assets.
* Prepare or coordinate project scopes, business cases, cost estimates, schedules, risk registers, technical briefs, tender documents, specifications, and contract documentation.
* Review engineering designs, drawings, quantities and technical submissions to ensure compliance, practicality, constructability, safety, and lifecycle value.
* Manage procurement activities in accordance with Council policy, legislative requirements, and approved delegations, including quotations, tenders, evaluations, recommendations, and contract award support.
* Administer contracts, including progress claims, variations, extensions of time, quality records, defects management, practical completion and final handover.
* Act as Superintendent or Superintendent's Representative where appointed or otherwise provide contract‐administration oversight appropriate to the role.
* Supervise construction activities and contractors on site, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, standards, environmental controls, WHS obligations and quality requirements.
* Monitor project budgets, schedules, risks and performance; identify issues early; recommend corrective actions and provide accurate reporting to management and stakeholders.
* Undertake inspections, investigations and condition assessments of Council infrastructure assets; record defects and support asset‐renewal and maintenance prioritization.
* Maintain accurate project, asset and contract records, including as‐constructed information, GIS and asset‐system data, and completion documentation.
* Liaise with internal staff, consultants, contractors, service authorities, developers, regulators, elected members, funding bodies and the community to achieve timely and practical project outcomes.
* Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery, procurement, safety, asset management and service quality.
* Ensure that records are retained in accordance with the State Records Act 2000, and that there is appropriate security around all electronic and paper‐based records through effective management of access controls, storage and security privileges.
* Prepare reports for internal committees, Council, and external funding bodies on project progress, risks and outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including environmental, heritage and land tenure considerations.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, permits and approvals.
* Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty and integrity and carry out duties in accordance with the Shire's Code of Conduct, policies, organisation directives and procedures.
More information about the position and the requirements are in the Position Description at the bottom of this page.
Salary and Benefits
* 6 weeks annual leave
* 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co‐contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount
* Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses
* 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year
* Flexible working arrangements
* Shire‐provided corporate uniforms
* Shire‐provided accommodation
* A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
Please note that, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro‐rata to casual, part‐time and maximum‐term roles.
APPLY NOW!
If you are ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to build your future with an organisation that makes an impact, improves lives and inspires others, please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of this page or contact Keith Chidley, our Manager of Engineering and Assets, at for a confidential discussion.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also be required to provide a National Police Clearance before the interview stage of the recruitment process.
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