Overview
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 460,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City Council is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
With a $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.
Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Project Management Officer who will play a key role in delivering building maintenance programs and projects across our community facilities.
Working within the Building Construction and Maintenance section, you will coordinate and deliver building construction projects which will include preparing work schedules, estimates and quotations, and support the ongoing improvement of our asset management systems. You will investigate building renewal issues, develop practical solutions, and manage work planning through to completion as well as work closely with trade supervisors in-house teams and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
The role requires strong organisational skills, sound technical knowledge and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
Safety is a core part of this role. You will ensure all activities are carried out in line with work health and safety requirements and contribute to a safe working environment for staff, contractors and the community.
This position also supports collaboration across Council by liaising with internal teams, community groups and external stakeholders to ensure building maintenance needs are effectively addressed.
Qualifications and experience
* Diploma or above in a building related field
* Extensive project management experience in the building renewal field including managing contractors and as required utilising an in-house labour force
* Current class C driver\'s licence.
* Ability to work within a team environment
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.
* Entry level for this position starts at $2,078.51 per week
* Leaseback vehicle
* Opportunity to participate in Council\'s flextime arrangement
* Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Note: Position description and application details are not repeated here; applicants should refer to the official recruitment process for more information.
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