Project Manager (Major Projects)

About the role

This position is a permanent full-time role in the Major Projects team, based at Council’s Moruya Depot. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development and delivery of major infrastructure construction and maintenance projects through engaging consultants, contractors and direct control resources to meet Council’s asset and network objectives.

The salary for this position ranges from $87,540.62 to $120,332.17 per annum plus 12% superannuation and is dependent on the qualifications held by the employee upon commencement.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description. 

About you

You’re a skilled project leader with a strong background in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery. You excel at managing complex projects from design through to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance at every stage. Your ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and deliver results within budget and timeframes sets you apart.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Project Management or Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering road, bridge, and stormwater projects, including contract preparation and administration.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Workplace Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage individuals effectively, and work independently across a broad range of engineering responsibilities.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and the ability to implement environmental management systems.
• Experience in project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to quickly learn new systems.

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations. 
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website www.esc.nsw.gov.au or The Job Shop. 

To apply for this position, you will need to:

• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience (OPTIONAL)
• Address the screening questions in the form below.

If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Philip Oste on 0429 504 652. 

Applications close: Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11:00pm.

*Please note that Council offices close at 2:00pm on 24 December 2025 and re-open at 8:30am on Monday 5 January 2026. The contact person will not be available to discuss the role during this closure period. 

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight. 

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.