About the position

This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in building Muswellbrook Shire's resilience to employment and growth pressures whilst securing ongoing legacy outcomes. You will drive the planning and delivery of priority housing, temporary workers accommodation and critical infrastructure, working across the full project lifecycle. Partnering with a broad range of stakeholders, you will respond directly to housing demand generated by major infrastructure and State Significant projects, shaping outcomes that will benefit the Shire for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate housing and temporary workers accommodation projects
• Undertake investigations, research and analysis to inform land use, infrastructure and project planning outcomes in accordance with relevant State and regional planning frameworks
• Identify and help resolve barriers to project delivery, including issues relating to planning, infrastructure, servicing, staging and implementation
• Work alongside community communications and relevant stakeholders to understand community impacts, identify gaps in services and facilities, and help shape responses that support community wellbeing alongside physical growth
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, business cases and grant applications to support funding, decision-making and project implementation
• Brief, engage and manage consultants and specialist advisors undertaking project-related work on behalf of Council
• Maintain project budgets, records, schedules and reporting systems, providing regular updates on project status, risks and delivery issues

About you

• A Bachelor’s Degree Property Development or Project Management or related discipline and relevant industry experience.
• Contemporary industry knowledge and demonstrated experience in project coordination or delivery in one or more of the following areas: housing, infrastructure planning, urban development, land use planning, property development, place-making or local and state government projects.
• Contemporary working knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.

What we offer

• Temporary full time, 35 hours per week, Term Contract for a period of up to 2 years
• Salary from $123,603 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Luke Fanayan, Strategic Projects Manager on (02) 6549 3765.
• If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
• 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 Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
• Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire 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.
• Applications close on 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

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