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,****** 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 + Career 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
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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 opportunity contact
Paul Stephenson - Acting Manager Infrastructure Technical Services
on
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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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