At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive transport projects and engage with the community to promote sustainable transport solutions.
- Company: Join Northern Beaches Council, dedicated to enhancing community services and environmental sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, wellness programs, and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth potential in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local transport issues while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Looking for proactive individuals with critical thinking skills and a passion for community improvement.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure
Temporary (15 months) - Part-time Role, Up to 21 hours per week
Salary Range: $96,309.15 to $111,927.21 (on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)
Who we are: Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.
The Transport & Civil Infrastructure Business Unit provides a range of maintenance and delivery relating to road assets, traffic management and street lighting; and infrastructure related to parking system assets. It provides timely and accurate advice and uses better practice methods and procedures while developing new and innovative solutions to problems in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
The Transport & Civil Infrastructure Business Unit delivers the following services:
- Maintenance & Construction of Civil Infrastructure
- Traffic and Transport Planning
- Asset Management & Planning
- Community, Transport, Parking, Fleet and Stores Business Operations
Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.
Working with us: Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible hours
- A culture of supporting continuous professional development
- Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
Our opportunity: The key focus areas of this role include:
- Drive delivery of strategic transport infrastructure, initiatives and resources to achieve transport mode shift within the Northern Beaches, with a particular focus on walking and bike riding.
- Apply effective project management principles including procurement, managing contracts, overseeing contractor performance and ensuring key deliverables and timeframes are met.
- Engage with the community on projects in a thoughtful, accessible, and transparent way to ensure the successful delivery of projects and initiatives.
About you: We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive project officer to join the Transport Network team for a 15-month fixed term, on a 2-3 days per week basis. You’ll bring critical thinking and an interest in local transport issues to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.
Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required. If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role.
Transport Project Officer in Sydney employer: Northern Beaches Council
Northern Beaches Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, and a commitment to sustainable community development, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a positive impact in the beautiful Northern Beaches area.
