Cadet Project Manager Lithgow City Council•Lithgow, NSW, AU
The Opportunity
Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Cadet Project Manager to join their team in Lithgow, NSW on a temporary term contract. You will be currently studying a degree level qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or similar, within your second to last year or last year of study.
The Cadet Project Manager will work under direction to complete minor projects, and co‐deliver larger scale projects, to gain experience in investigations, design review, project management, construction and maintenance, operations and other activities associated with the provisions of Project Management services in local government.
This position will report directly to the Project Management Office and a range of project management experts within Council. You will be trained by senior staff who will ensure a training plan is developed to complement your university subjects with the ability to rotate through the various Council work locations as part of a comprehensive development program.
More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
* Undertake all allocated work as part of the on‐the‐job training supplied by Lithgow City Council or its project partners.
* Adhere to all Work Health and Safety requirements and to other Council policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safety at work.
* Provide project administrative and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality indicators are in line with approved project plans and knowledge gained through studies.
* Provide quality customer service, ensure accurate and current information when assisting and responding to enquiries from customers and clients.
* Assist the team by providing a range of secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating meetings for senior managers and team members, preparing agendas, meeting documentation and other tasks to support program management delivery.
* Perform any other duties that are reasonably within the competency, skills and training of incumbent as may be directed from time to time by the position's supervisor.
* Demonstrate a strong customer focus which is accurate, responsive, timely and courteous.
For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description.
About you
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
* Studying a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or similar within your second to last year or last year of study
* Well‐developed oral and written skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to liaise with staff and the community
* WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
* Experience using databases, geographical information systems and mobile computing, with a good understanding of GIS mapping systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
* Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical principles and to act with probity at all times.
* Class C Drivers Licence
In addition, an ideal candidate would have general knowledge of Project Management discipline in a local government context and a demonstrated passion for working in the public sector.
Salary and Benefits
If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.
* Between $809.76 and $991.28 (21) hours per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
* Part‐time, 21 hours/3 days per week, however subject to full time (35) per week during semester breaks
* Temporary two to three year term contract depending on length of study remaining
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Flexible working environment
* Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 27 February 2026 at 4pm AEST.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.
Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre‐employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.
You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.
The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.
Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.
The guiding principles of communication, accountability, respect, empathy and support define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com
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