• Temporary 2 Year Opportunity
• Location: Captains Flat, NSW. Office located within Queanbeyan, NSW.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary From $106,025 plus super and leave loading 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

Plan works onsite with the site Project Manager to support the delivery of The Lake George Mine Remediation Project located within the township of Captains Flat. The role is site-based to oversee the standard and progress of subcontractor’s work, manage works program and time control of services. The role also involves monitoring project costs, assessing variations, maintaining project documentation, supporting and driving safe WHS practices and overseeing finalisation tasks such as defect management, manual submissions, and the resolution of variations and claims before the final payment of subcontractors

Key Accountabilities

• Provide a range of project management and support services including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope, in line with established agency project management methodology.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes, and support effective decision making.
• Identify and interpret relevant statutory provisions and prepare clear procedures for staff to provide clarity in the performance of their role.
• Undertake the evaluation of operational policy and procedures to assess appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency, and to determine the need for corrective action and review.
• Undertake research, evaluation and analysis to identify emerging issues and prepare recommendations to resolve policy or process issues and inform program activities.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information to support policy and legislative requirements for the delivery of divisional activities
• Conduct risk assessments, support the development of safety plans and enforce safety protocols. Regularly promote a safety-conscious culture and collaborate with other project staff and subcontractors to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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About You

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Sound understanding of various construction techniques, materials, and best practices in the industry.
• Proficiency in project management principles, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience in implementing and monitoring quality control processes to ensure that construction meets the required standards and specifications
• Proven commercial acumen and senior negotiations skills when managing projects and programs
• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Understands prioritizes safety protocols, recognizes hazards and takes ownership of their actions and those around them
• An understanding of evolving digital connectivity technologies

Essential requirements

Tertiary qualifications in construction management, engineering, or other relevant field.

About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

Soil Conservation Service is part of the Department of Regional NSW and supports local, state and commonwealth government agencies to build and rehabilitate the Australian environment by providing specialist end-to-end services in environmental consulting, conservation earthworks, natural resource management, contaminated lands rehabilitation, program management, project delivery and support services.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting

• A current resume (2 pages)
• A brief cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your experience delivering construction projects on-ground and suitable experience related to this role. 
• Response to target question 

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Mitchell Arms, Project Director at E: Mitchell.Arms@scs.nsw.gov.au, M: 0457 884 501.   

Closing Date: Sunday 6th October2024 at 11:55pm 

Additional information:

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.  

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

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