Engineer Planning and Support (Projects)

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated civil engineer to join Asset Planning and Support team on a term contract, full-time basis for up to 12 months.

In this role, you will support the delivery and administration of contracts and tenders, contributing to projects, maintenance and operation across transport, pavements, drainage, open space and community infrastructure. Working closely with the team and internal stakeholders, you will assist with procurement planning, tender documentation, contract formation and ongoing contract management. You will help ensure these activities are delivered in accordance with legislative requirements, Council policies and best‑practice frameworks.

This role is ideal for an organised and collaborative engineer with experience in civil engineering contracts and tendering, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering value‑for‑money outcomes for the community. 

Qualifications and experience
 

Essential:

• University qualifications in Civil Engineering, preferably a degree qualification in a relevant or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Highly developed skills in the use of relevant PC applications
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Current class C driver’s licence.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of specifications, contracts and tenders in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of tendering process and contract management in local government
• Strong analytical and market research skills.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,165.24 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Car allowance
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety
 

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 30 January 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Walter Wong at [email protected] 

Internal ref:              Term contract