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 OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.
TheOrganisation
The Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.
TheEast Kimberley
The East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world's last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.
TheOpportunity
The Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley (SWEK), has an exciting opportunity for aCivil Project Manager who is responsible for the planning,programming, budgeting, procurement, coordination, delivery, andhandover of Council's civil infrastructure projects and capitalworks programs.
The rolesupports the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of roads,drainage, footpaths, stormwater, sewer, bridges, and other localgovernment assets in accordance with approved budgets, projectobjectives, asset-management priorities, and relevant legislativeand technical requirements.
The positionprovides technical civil-engineering advice and practicalproject-management leadership across the full project lifecycle,from investigation and concept development through design review,tendering, construction supervision, commissioning, handover, andclose-out.
The role alsocontributes to asset planning, condition assessment, data quality,maintenance prioritization, and the continuous improvement ofCouncil's infrastructure systems and services.
Yourresponsibilities will include:
* Lead theend-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure projects andprograms, including roads, drainage, footpaths, stormwater,sewer, bridges, and other municipal assets.
* Prepareor coordinate project scopes, business cases, cost estimates,schedules, risk registers, technical briefs, tender documents,specifications, and contract documentation.
* Reviewengineering designs, drawings, quantities, and technicalsubmissions to ensure compliance, practicality,constructability, safety, and lifecycle value.
* Manageprocurement activities in accordance with Council policy,legislative requirements, and approved delegations, includingquotations, tenders, evaluations, recommendations, and contractaward support.
* Administer contracts,including progress claims, variations, extensions of time,quality records, defects management, practical completion, andfinal handover.
* Act asSuperintendent or Superintendent's Representative whereappointed or otherwise provide contract-administrationoversight appropriate to the role.
* Supervise constructionactivities and contractors on site, ensuring compliance withapproved designs, specifications, standards, environmentalcontrols, WHS obligations, and qualityrequirements.
* Monitorproject budgets, schedules, risks, and performance; identifyissues early; recommend corrective actions; and provideaccurate reporting to management and stakeholders.
* Undertake inspections,investigations, and condition assessments of Councilinfrastructure assets; record defects; and supportasset-renewal and maintenance prioritization.
* Maintainaccurate project, asset, and contract records, includingas-constructed information, GIS and asset-system data, andcompletion documentation.
* Liaisewith internal staff, consultants, contractors, serviceauthorities, developers, regulators, elected members, fundingbodies, and the community to achieve timely and practicalproject outcomes.
* Contribute to continuousimprovement in project delivery, procurement, safety, assetmanagement, and service quality.
* Ensuringthat records are retained in accordance with the StateRecords Act 2000, and that there is appropriate securityaround all electronic and paper-based records through effectivemanagement of access controls, storage and securityprivileges;
* Preparereports for internal committees, Council, and external fundingbodies on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
* Ensurecompliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations,including environmental, heritage, and land tenureconsiderations.
* Maintainaccurate project documentation, drawings, permits, andapprovals.
* Demonstrating thehighest standards of honesty and integrity and carrying outduties in accordance with the Shire's Code of Conduct,policies, organisation directives and procedures.
More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.
Salary andBenefits
Working for SWEK means that in addition tothecompetitiveannual salary range, you may also enjoy arange of benefits including:
* 6 weeksannual leave
* 12%employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up toanadditional 5%in co-contributions when theemployee contributes an equivalent amount
* Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses
* 11public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' peryear
* Flexibleworking arrangements
* Shireprovided corporate uniforms
* ShireProvided accommodation
* Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
Please notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata tocasual, part-time and maximum-term roles.
APPLYNOW!
If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click the 'Apply'button at the bottom of this page or contact Keith Chidley, our ManagerEngineeringandAssets on for a confidentialdiscussion.
Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement — acceptable evidenceincludes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate,or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicants will also berequired to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess.
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