Project Officer (Infrastructure Project Delivery)

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

You will manage the planning and delivery of a diverse range of  Built Form projects and contracts like City building refurbishments, community facilitates and playground developments, reserve asset installations including associated lighting works. Leading projects from procurement through to completion, you will ensure projects  are planned and delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard in line with City policies, industry best practice and relevant legislation.

Working as part of a dynamic team you will provide specialised project management advice and support across the organisation. Key responsibilities include managing consultants and contractors, reviewing technical documentation, evaluating tenders and quotations, recommending to award contracts preparing project documentation and overseeing project budgets and reporting including reviewing of specialised consultant and architect specifications, drawings, contract documentation and communicate amendments.

To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experience delivering construction projects, strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.  A qualification in project management, construction, engineering or a relevant trade is essential. Previous   local government experience and knowledge of relevant legislation will be highly regarded.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your online application:

1. Demonstrated experience in managing and administering construction projects and contracts
2. Diverse construction or trade experience and technical knowledge
3. Demonstrated experience in managing project budgets, cost control and financial reporting requirements
4. Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and tradespersons
5. Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans and drawings
6. Ability to produce high-quality project scopes, specifications, estimates, budgets and contract documentation
7. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
8. Degree, diploma or trade qualification in project management, construction, engineering or related field
9. Current ‘C’ class driver’s licence

We are offering a remuneration package from $102,707 to $110,461 per annum, depending on skills and experience and:

• 12% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs - physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities, including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package is available on our website.   

Applications will be accepted until 4pm, Monday 14 September 2026. or until a suitable pool of candidates exists.  This means the vacancy may close without notice, so if you are interested in the position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.