About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of almost 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Your next opportunity

Following a comprehensive service review, Council is implementing Phase 2 of the Infrastructure & Assets transformation , focused on strengthening middle management, clarifying accountabilities, improving coordination and ensuring our services are sustainable, well-governed and future-ready.

As part of this transformation, we are looking for a qualified and experienced Project Manager to plan, deliver and close out assigned capital works projects in accordance with Council's approved Capital Works Program.

Reporting to the Coordinator Capital Works and forming part of the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this role manages contractors,



consultants and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with community expectations.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

- Qualifications and extensive relevant experience in civil engineering, project management, construction management or a related discipline.
- Proven knowledge and demonstrated experience in contract management, quality and performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the delivery of infrastructure or capital works projects.
- Strong financial management skills including budget control, cost forecasting and funding acquittal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Be Rewarded:

This position is placed at Grade 13 of Council’s salary system and is a full-time, permanent position. The salary offered is in the range of $108,915 to $122,515 per annum plus 12% Superannuation, leaseback vehicle and civil liability allowance.

This role works a 19-day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:





- Extra leave between the Christmas and Current Year period (additional to your annual leave)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Outstanding team environment
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in working with Dungog Shire Council.

You can using our simple online application form. You are able to start an application and complete it at a time that suits you by selecting the Save For Later button.

To submit your application, please follow the below steps:

- Fill out the required personal details and online questions below

- Attach the requested documents (e.g. resume, cover letter, qualifications, licences)

- Review your application and select Confirm

What happens next?

You will receive an automated acknowledgement email once you have submitted your application. We will be in touch once we have reviewed your application. Please note that Council reserves the right to review applications before the close date, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

Please be aware that Council is required to complete pre-employment checks on recommended candidates prior to an offer of employment. These may include reference checks, a pre-employment medical assessment, a criminal history check and/or a psychometric assessment.

For further information please contact Nigel Atkins, Coordinator Capital Works on 4995 7777

Applications close: Sunday 22 November 2026 AEST 11:59 PM

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