At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful infrastructure projects in the vibrant Inner West community.
- Company: Join Inner West Council, a progressive and inclusive local government.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, gym membership, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or project management required.
The predicted salary is between 37712 - 137420 $ per year.
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role: Join our Roads and Stormwater Projects team and help deliver infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on the Inner West community. As a Project Manager / Project Engineer, you will lead the planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects, including roads, stormwater and transport assets. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and the community, you will manage projects from concept through to completion, ensuring outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, project management skills and stakeholder engagement experience to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions that support a sustainable and connected community.
Please note: this is a temporary full-time role up to 24 months.
Remuneration: $114,377.12 - $137,420.92 + Civil Liability Allowance (subject to eligibility) + 12% Superannuation.
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
- Comprehensive experience in successful project management of infrastructure works with the capacity to support innovative thinking.
- Sound experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure.
- Highly developed project management, procurement and contract administration skills successfully utilised in delivering infrastructure services.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Ability to engage staff and stakeholders and work collaboratively.
- Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s License.
Enquiries: Alistair Hyde Page, A/ Coordinator Roads & Stormwater Projects on 02 9392 5***
Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 11:30PM.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre-employment Checks: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Roads & Stormwater Project Manager/Project Engineer in Sydney employer: Inner West Council
Inner West Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises community engagement and employee well-being. With flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits like affordable gym memberships, and a strong commitment to diversity, IWC empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the vibrant Inner West community. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we strive to be the best council for our residents.
