Open Space and Property Project Officer

About The Role:

As part of our commitment to delivering high quality community assets, we are creating two new Open Space and Property Project Officer roles. With a focus on open space and property projects, these roles are responsible for the successful coordination and delivery of Council’s annual capital works program and minor maintenance renewal projects.

As generalist project officers, these positions manage construction projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring that works are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard for our community. These roles directly contribute to improving the quality and accessibility of Council’s open spaces and property assets.

About You:

To be successful in these roles, candidates are required to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and experience in all stages of construction project delivery, including initiation, procurement, contract management, and delivery.
• Strong ability to work both autonomously, and collaboratively with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure positive outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the confidence to take ownership of assigned projects.
  
  

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

The Construction and Delivery team helps build the future of our City. Featuring project and operations engineers, labourers and landscape developers who work on our tree canopy targets, we collaborate to create secure structures and appealing landscapes for our City.

The Open Space and Property Delivery business unit is a blend of experienced project superintendents managing delivery contracts and specialist internal construction delivery teams. 

The Detail:

We have two vacancies offered as full-time, three-year fixed term opportunities.

The Open Space and Property Project Officer position is classified at Administration Level 5, with a starting salary of $103,798 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

The benefits of joining the City of Charles Sturt also include:

• Employment security with guaranteed salary increases as part of our Enterprise Agreement
• Annual leave loading and journey insurance
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Professional development opportunities
  
  

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application by 9am, Monday 22 September 2025.

For further information, please view the attached position description. 

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