PROJECTS ENGINEER

Base salary $131,027 to $140,435 plus super

1 x Permanent Full-time Position

Relocation Assistance: Negotiable for preferred candidate

Broken Hill City Council has entered an exciting new era of progression, development and change. We are recognised as Australia's First Nationally Heritage Listed City, are a powerhouse for renewable energies and are leading the way as a smart and sustainable community. We offer an exciting, vibrant and inclusive workplace with a wide variety of options for people from all backgrounds. We enjoy a great lifestyle where work and play are only a stones throw away.

At Broken Hill City Council our work is the city that surrounds us. When you join our team, the results and success of your work are evident in every facet of city life. We work together every day to shape a community and create a city of which we can be truly proud.

We have an exciting career chance working within our Infrastructure and Environment team as a permanent full-time Projects Engineer.

Reporting directly to the Director Infrastructure and Environment, the Projects Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end management and successful delivery of Council's capital works projects, encompassing projects of varying size, complexity and value. The role requires strong project management capabilities, with accountability for coordinating project resources, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing contractors and consultants, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The position is responsible for managing civil engineering projects from concept through to completion, including the preparation of detailed designs, project schedules and cost estimates for capital, operational and maintenance works. The role also provides specialist technical advice and support across Council's operational departments, while contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of quality assurance standards, systems and processes.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, supported by experience in the preparation and delivery of civil projects, demonstrated leadership capabilities,



sound professional judgement and a commitment to delivering customer-focused outcomes.

To experience success in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in coordinating and managing civil engineering projects, have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and have demonstrated knowledge of the professional and legislative requirements within the scope of the role.

At Broken Hill City Council, we invest in our people through supported leadership development programs, coaching and targeted training initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

- A highly motivated attitude focused on delivering outcomes.
- Commitment to a strong values culture and a preparedness to ‘Play your Role’.
- Building a culture where the organisational values and behaviours are championed.
- Commitment to embracing Council’s Customer Service Framework and to ‘Think like the Customer’.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and embracing change.
- Have a commitment to the liveability of our community.

Skills required for this senior role include:

- Demonstrated project management experience in the successful planning, coordination and delivery of multiple civil infrastructure and capital works projects of varying size, complexity and value, from project initiation through to completion and handover.
- Strong project management capabilities, including the development and management of project scopes, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, procurement processes, contracts, risk assessments and project reporting, with a demonstrated ability to deliver projects within agreed timeframes, budgets and quality standards.
- Sound technical knowledge and experience in civil engineering project preparation and delivery, including the development of detailed designs,



technical specifications, scopes of work, construction methodologies and project cost estimates.
- Proven ability to coordinate and oversee contractors, consultants and internal project teams, ensuring effective resource allocation, contract administration, performance monitoring and compliance with relevant standards and contractual obligations.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills, with the capacity to independently manage project delivery challenges, competing priorities and complex operational requirements.
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Highly effective organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to accountability, accurate reporting and achieving project milestones.
- Ability to identify and implement continuous improvement and innovation initiatives to enhance project delivery, operational efficiency and organisational performance.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in relevant engineering design software such as Business Civil CAD and AutoCAD, together with project management, scheduling and reporting applications.

Benefits of working for Council include:

- Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks' annual leave
- Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
- Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
- Corporate Health and Wellbeing Initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations and skin checks)
- Employee growth and career development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Social Clubs

Any questions about the role can be directed to Mr Codie Howard, Director Infrastructure & Environment on (08) 8080 3122 8080 3122). Full Position Description can be found on our website.... click APPLY to find out more.

Applications close Friday 4 December 2026 at 5pm (ACST)

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Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.

📌 Projects Engineer (Broken Hill)
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