Project Management Officer
Project Management Officer
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Job Description
Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in Heres your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The role
Are you passionate about driving consistent project outcomes and supporting strategic delivery across a complex organisation Join MidCoast Council as our new Project Management Officer and help shape the future of our region through governance and continuous improvement in project delivery.
As our Project Management Officer you will take a leading role in embedding and refining Councils Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) system ensuring it aligns with our organisational Project Management Framework (PMF) and continues to support our strategic objectives. Youll oversee how the project management framework is applied across diverse departments and projects of varying complexity and provide reporting that balances individual project nuances with the need for consistent organisational oversight. You will also provide expert advice on contract management practices including industry-standard documents such as AS4000 and GC21 helping to ensure projects comply with legal and procurement requirements.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Project Management Engineering or possess equivalent experience in relevant industries. You will have proven experience managing and enhancing Project Management Frameworks and lifecycle management tools along with a successful track record of delivering infrastructure or corporate projects. Strong communication negotiation and advocacy skills are essential including experience in staff training. Excellent written skills are required to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences. Experience in business process improvement and change implementation is important as well as a collaborative mindset with the ability to lead and influence stakeholders toward a shared vision.
What we offer
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.Click here to find out more.
Salary: Commencing salary circa $94560 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).
Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Permanent Full Time.
Closing date: Sunday 6 July2025 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more
Pleasereview the position description inPDForWordformats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tendekai Mapeza Manager Strategic Asset Planning and Project Management who is the hiring manager for this role. Tendekai can be reached on (02)or
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon Human Resources Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02)or at
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR methodplease click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting however please ensure you dont forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the NEXT button at thebottom of the application form toattach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However there is an optional field to attach a Cover Letter if you wish to do so.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now we are investing heavily in our organisation and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation creativity and collaboration. The building has been named Yalawanyi Ganya which means sitting/meeting place in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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