Salary Package: $126,859 per annum plus super
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle
Are you ready to shape the future of civil construction and maintenance in one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions?
The City of Karratha is seeking a motivated and skilled Operations Projects Officer to drive the planning, development and delivery of critical infrastructure and renewal projects that keep our city moving.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex challenges, and enjoy working across a variety of civil projects from concept through to completion — this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact.
About the Role
As our Operations Projects Officer, you will take the lead on capital works and renewal programs — ensuring projects are well-planned, well-managed and delivered to high contemporary standards.
You'll help shape new project management processes, champion innovation within the Operations team, and work closely with engineers, contractors, consultants and stakeholders across the City.
Every day is different.
From feasibility studies and tender coordination to stakeholder engagement, budgeting, long-term planning and contract administration — you'll be at the centre of delivering infrastructure that supports our community now and into the future.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about delivering outstanding project outcomes.
You will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related field
Experience in civil construction, engineering or a project management environment
Strong project administration and contract management skills
A solid understanding of infrastructure practices, procurement and Australian Standards
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities
Confidence working autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team
Strong budgeting, reporting and analytical skills
A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
At the City of Karratha, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, collaboration and high-quality service delivery.
You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects that create lasting benefits for our community — and see the real impact of your work every day.
You'll also enjoy:
A supportive and professional environment
Opportunities for development and growth
The chance to help influence and implement improved project processes
The satisfaction of delivering essential infrastructure for a vibrant and growing region
If you're excited about delivering high-quality infrastructure projects and want to be part of a team that's building the future of our City, we'd love to hear from you.
For further details including position description and conditions breakdown, and to apply, please click apply now.
You will be directed to the City of Karratha's online recruitment portal.
For enquiries about this position, please contact the People & Culture Team on *********.
Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Wednesday 7th January ****.
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