Job Reference: req88

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Applications close: 22/11/2026

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.

As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.

Singleton

Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient. We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

As Project Engineer - Capital Works, you will play a key role in delivering Singleton Council's Capital Works Program, managing a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that support our growing community. From roads and drainage to open spaces and community facilities, you'll oversee projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Working closely with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and internal teams, you'll provide technical expertise,



contract management and project leadership to help shape and maintain the infrastructure that supports Singleton's future.

In this role, you will need:

- Qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, and/or extensive experience in infrastructure project delivery.
- Proven experience managing capital works projects, contracts and contractors from planning through to completion.
- Strong understanding of project procurement, budget management and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of WHS, environmental and compliance requirements within a construction or infrastructure environment.
- Current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.

This position is offered on a Permanent, Full-time basis working 35 hours per week. Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 14 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a TRP of $157,041 - $174,008 per annum consisting of a base salary of $117,217 - $131,854, 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, Motor Vehicle allowance of $18,895.75 and 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include

- Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
- Health + Wellbeing Leave
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)




- Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

- Work from home
- Rostered Day Off
- 9-day fortnight
- 4-day week

Your leave benefits include

- Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
- Annual Leave
- Sick + Carer’s Leave
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
- Parental Leave
- Domestic + Family Violence Leave
- Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include

- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Leadership Development Program
- Emerging Leaders Program
- 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

- ESSPecialist Program Awards
- Service Awards
- Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description here.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting prospect contact Paul Stephenson - Acting Manager Infrastructure Technical Services on 0439 517 234.

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

Singleton Council is committed to protecting children from harm. We require all applicants who will be working with children to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 22/11/2026.

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