Project and Technical Officer - Parks Play Sport and Benches

About this role

Project and Technical Officer – Parks Play Sport and Beaches Permanent, full-time LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB Join a team managing community infrastructure that makes a lasting difference across Lake Macquarie. As a Project and Technical Officer, you will be responsible for ongoing planning and management of assets and infrastructure at Council’s parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, beaches and other open spaces. A key role in the Community Assets Management team, you will develop, implement, monitor and review systems and processes to manage assets across their life cycle and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. In this role you will: • Develop forward capital works programs for parks, play, sports and beach assets. • Help develop asset management plans by providing current asset data, procedures, and appropriate performance indicators • Analyse asset condition and life cycle costing • Provide timely, professional and technically sound advice to internal and external stakeholders on best practice asset management including strategies that consider financial sustainability and manage risk • Initiate projects to replace aging or failed assets including preliminary investigations, feasibility and stakeholder engagement • Develop and maintain up to date asset data and help improve data systems • Extract, review and audit data from asset registers for financial and strategic reporting including asset revaluations and Special Schedule 7 reporting. • Ensure a speedy, courteous and technically sound response to all enquiries from Councillors, the community and other departments within the agreed timeframe. Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity. LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU We're looking for an experienced project professional who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering outcomes that benefit the community. To be successful, you will bring: • A degree, diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering, Project Management, Building and Construction or Recreation Planning • Experience delivering civil works, building or recreation facility projects, including project budget management • Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills • Proven ability to work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and senior leaders • Experience preparing or reviewing technical specifications, contract documentation, policies, procedures or funding applications • Experience applying quality assurance, workplace health and safety, financial and risk management principles • Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing and project capitalisation processes LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS This position provides: • Competitive salary from $98,091 to $113,998 per year + 12% superannuation • Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply • Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range • 35-hour working week, 4-day week • Long service leave after 5 years • Training and development opportunities • Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week • Plus more perks! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council. LET’S START • If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 10 August 2025 • For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Laura Bishop , Coordinator Community Asset Management , on 02 4921 0692 or via email lbishop@lakemac.nsw.gov.au If you need assistance submitting your application click here or please contact Ashlea Norris , Talent Attraction Partner , on 02 4921 0759 or via email alnorris@lakemac.nsw.gov.au • Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you! • To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. • Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.