Maitland, New South Wales
Description
Senior Project Engineer - Scheduling & Governance
About Us
Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation in a rapidly growing LGA. Our Senior Project Engineer - Scheduling and Governance will play key role in overseeing the delivery of Council's four-year capital works program. The 2025-2026 budget includes $67 million in capital works investment, focussing on asset remediation, renewal, and key infrastructure projects.
About The Role
The Senior Project Engineer - Scheduling & Governance will play a key role in coordinating the organisational wide scheduling, reporting and governance of Council's four-year capital works delivery program, ensuring critical milestones are met and complex projects stay on track.
Drawing on your experience delivering public infrastructure projects from initiation to handover, you will contribute to the development and monitoring of Council's Capital Delivery Program budgets, including reporting on financial progress and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
With a focus on continuous improvement this role will recommend changes to improve the delivery of Council's Capital Works Program, regularly responding to unexpected situations and recommending solutions to keep projects on track.
Benefits
This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week with a base salary ranging from $118,909 - $131,989 per year + 12% p.a superannuation + private leaseback vehicle.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:
* Flexible Work arrangements
* Long Service Leave after five years
* Paid Parental Leave
* Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
* 3 weeks personal leave
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant trade qualifications/training coupled with experience.
The successful candidate will have experience in delivering public infrastructure projects and contract management, with a strong background in scheduling, critical path analysis, and project controls for large programs.
The ability to prepare and manage budgets is essential, as is a highly developed interpersonal skills including strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Questions?
If after reading the role charter you have any questions, contact Stephen Smith Manager Assets, Strategy and Engineering on 0456 354 117.
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
Applications close: Monday 25 August 2025
What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.
If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact us for a confidential conversation (Recruitment@maitland.nsw.gov.au)
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