Join our Projects Team - Shape the future of our community.
We’re looking for a skilled and enthusiastic professional with qualifications and experience in architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design to join our dynamic Projects team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering Council’s capital, design and operational projects, ensuring objectives and contract obligations are met on time and within budget.
You’ll be involved in the delivery of exciting projects, including buildings, civic and open space infrastructure, helping to create spaces that benefit our community.
About the role
The Project Delivery Officer will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of various capital and operational projects for Shellharbour City Council. This position requires a proactive approach to ensure that all projects meet their objectives, are delivered on time and stay within budget. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing diverse projects, including civic works, building constructions and environmental initiatives.
In this role, you will engage with stakeholders, oversee project planning and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, all while maintaining a focus on quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong background in project management. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture or urban design, civil engineering, building or relevant qualifications.
- Proven experience in contract and project management.
- Strong customer service and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Work Health & Safety and Anti-Discrimination legislation.
- Current NSW Driver’s License – Class C.
- Experience in managing large-scale projects (greater than $10M) is advantageous.
The candidate should be dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders alike.
What we offer
- Temporary full-time role (35 hours per week) - maternity leave cover until 5 February 2027
- Salary range: $101,440 - $111,998 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Civil Liability Allowance (CLA) may be offered to eligible applicants
- Hybrid position
- 12% superannuation
- Great employee benefits like retail discounts, fitness programs, weekly pay-run, support services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and council benefits such as generous sick leave and health and well-being days.
Why you'll love working with us
Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our region offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture and professional opportunity.
We are proud to be more than just a workplace; we are a community. We are a unique council with 435 permanent employees; delivering essential services and exciting initiatives across a diverse portfolio that includes:
- A Regional Airport serving our community with domestic flights
- A picturesque Marina that attracts tourism and boating enthusiasts and offers waterfront cafes and shops and;
- A championship Golf Course that attracts major tournaments and golfers across the region alike
- Five Libraries and a Local Museum celebrating our rich heritage
- A modern Sports Stadium offering a multi-use venue for sport
- A modern Service Depot, our operations hub where outdoor crew help maintain and beautify our local area.
For more details about this role, please view the full position description here.
Contact: Sheree Gillen, Capital Works and Design Manager, Infrastructure & Projects, (02) 4221 6143.
Closing date: Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11:30pm.
Please note: Interviews will take place in January 2026.
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Our Core Values
At Shellharbour City Council, our values are, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability. These values guide everything we do.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and free from discrimination or harassment. When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution and works together to make a positive impact on our community.