Construction Project Officer

Cumberland Council•Auburn, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City Assets and Construction unit focuses on preparing long-term asset renewal plans through economical extension of asset lives. The unit also delivers construction works across all asset classes, including renewal works and new builds. In contributing to the overarching vision, the Construction Project Officer will be held accountable for the successful implementation and delivery of Council’s Capital Projects and Renewal Works Program for Buildings, Parks, Reserves, and Facilities Assets.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in a related technical field or management (Diploma of Project Management or Building/Civil Construction) or relevant work experience of at least 5 years.
Experience in managing of delivery services in an operation based organisation.
Ability to deliver services across a spread of disciplines.
Listening, co-ordinating, motivating, prioritising, assessing, problem solving, customer service and teamwork.
Ability to oversee the financial management of projects.
Computer literacy, particularly in the MS Office suite of products.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
White Card
Class C driver licence
The right to live and work in Australia
Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required.

Responsibilities

Successful implementation and delivery of Council’s Capital Projects and Renewal Works Program for Buildings, Parks, Reserves and Facilities Assets.

Benefits

Access to Council's 9 day fortnight
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Leaseback vehicle
Mobile phone
Training and professional development opportunities
Leave entitlements including annual leave, 10 days personal leave and up to five (5) days of MyLeave per year, parental leave entitlements and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
Corporate Health Insurance discounts
Health and Wellbeing Programs
Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).