Build the Future with Us!
Kick-start your journey in project management and infrastructure delivery while making a real impact on the Shellharbour community from the ground up!
Are you an aspiring engineer with a passion for problem solving and delivering outcomes that matter?
Shellharbour City Council is offering an exciting graduate opportunity for a Graduate Project Delivery Officer .
Whether you’re nearing the completion of your engineering degree or have recently graduated, this is your chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
As a graduate at Shellharbour City Council, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience working across all Capital Works and Design / Infrastructure and Projects Team, including:
* Transport
* Building and Aquatics
* Stormwater
* Parks and Open Spaces
Over the course of up to three years, you’ll be part of the team delivering some of the most exciting and community-shaping local infrastructure projects. From keystone developments to civic enhancements, every project will help shape the future of Shellharbour.
You will be supported by:
* Experienced project delivery professionals
* Dedicated workplace mentors
* A peer network of undergraduates and graduates
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
* 2 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension up to one year (three years in total)
* Full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
* Commencing salary range from $84,649 to $89,830 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
* Plus 12% superannuation
* Civil Liability Allowance may be offered
* Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
* Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly payrun and more.
* Access to local government and employee benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
For further information about the position, click for the position description.
Contact: Matthew Theris, Senior Projects Delivery Officer, (02) 4221 6154.
Closing date: Sunday 24 August 2025, at 11:30pm.
Apply now...
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.