Project Officer

Your New Role:

Kempsey Shire Council are seeking an organised and proactive Project Officer to support the delivery of Council's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Capital Works Program.

Working closely with the Senior Program Manager, Project Managers and Coordinators, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, reporting and administration of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure recovery projects. You will play a key role in supporting project governance, maintaining project controls, preparing performance reporting, coordinating grant administration activities and managing project information to support successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional who enjoys working across multiple projects and stakeholders while contributing to the delivery of infrastructure that supports community recovery and resilience.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Draft specifications, tender documents and project plans.
• Support project governance, controls and reporting activities.
• Assist Project Managers to monitor project scope, budgets, schedules and performance.
• Prepare and maintain project and program reports, dashboards and performance information.
• Support grant applications, funding reports and acquittals.
• Maintain project management systems, databases and reporting tools.
• Monitor project information and assist with data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in identifying and documenting project and operational risks.
• Respond to customer enquiries and stakeholder requests.
• Support compliance with Council policies, funding requirements and legislative obligations.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

You are a motivated and detail-oriented project professional with experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure, construction or capital works projects. You have a sound understanding of project management principles and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where organisation, communication and attention to detail are critical to success.

You are confident preparing reports, managing project information and supporting governance processes, while building positive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and funding agencies. Your ability to analyse information, coordinate competing priorities and contribute to project outcomes will enable you to thrive in this role.

Experience working with grant-funded projects, project reporting systems or government infrastructure programs will be highly regarded.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• PRINCE2 or other recognised Project Management certification.
• Experience coordinating grant applications, funding reports and acquittals.
• Traffic Control qualifications (TCR, IMP and PWZ) or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid qualification.

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.8 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Why Join Us?

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A temporary full-time position for a duration of three years, 35 hour work week
• Monthly RDO’s
• Weekly salary of $1,361.37 to $1,532.21 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Brandan Argent – Senior Program Manager, for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

• Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position]
• Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B and Q Fever or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email [email protected]

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.