Project Officer (Infrastructure Project Delivery)

Asset Services | Engineering, Procurement/Contract Management, Strategy
Location: Rockingham, WA

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBDand is one of the fastest growing local governments in the southmetropolitan area. We are responsible for the provision anddelivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meetor exceed community expectations. Providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we arecommitted to employing team members who share the City’s Values ofR ecognition, E thics,S ervice, P rofessionalD evelopment, E mpowerment,C ommunication and T eamwork –RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects ofemployment at the City.

You will manage the planning and delivery of a diverse rangeof Built Form projects andcontracts like City building refurbishments, communityfacilitates and playground developments, reserve assetinstallations including associated lighting works. Leading projectsfrom procurement through to completion, you will ensure projectsare planned and delivered on time, within budget and to ahigh standard in line with City policies, industry best practiceand relevant legislation.

Working as part of a dynamic team you will provide specialisedproject management advice and support across the organisation. Keyresponsibilities include managing consultants and contractors,reviewing technical documentation, evaluating tenders andquotations,



recommending to award contracts preparing projectdocumentation and overseeing project budgets and reportingincluding reviewing of specialised consultant and architectspecifications, drawings, contract documentation and communicateamendments.

To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experiencedelivering construction projects, strong stakeholder engagement andcommunication skills, and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesin a complex environment. A qualification in projectmanagement, construction, engineering or a relevant trade isessential. Previous local government experience andknowledge of relevant legislation will be highly regarded.

To be considered for this role, you must address thefollowing selection criteria as part of your onlineapplication :

- Demonstrated experience in managing and administeringconstruction projects and contracts
- Diverse construction or trade experience and technicalknowledge
- Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, costcontrol and financial reporting requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage contractors andtradespersons
- Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plansand drawings
- Ability to produce high-quality project scopes,specifications, estimates, budgets and contractdocumentation
- Solid written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Degree, diploma or trade qualification in projectmanagement, construction,



engineering or related field

We are offering a remuneration package from $102,707 to$110,461 per annum, depending on skills and experienceand:

- 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physicalhealth reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum,free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental healthprograms and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days offand two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/developmentopportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles,etc.

An information package is available on our website .

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Monday 14September 2026. or until a suitable pool of candidatesexists. This means the vacancy may close without notice, soif you are interested in the position, we highly recommend youapply as soon as possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and requireadjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process pleasecontact the Recruitment Team via email at orphone . We’re happy to discuss options to assist youe.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, oralternate methods of applying.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverserange of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people livingwith disability and people who speak a first language other thanEnglish.

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📌 Project Officer (Infrastructure Project Delivery) (City of Rockingham)
🏢 City Of Rockingham Wa
📍 City of Rockingham