Trainee Open Spaces Projects

1 x Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week (12 months)

Salary: $62,358.12

Location: Moore Street office

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city that lies in the heart of Greater Western Sydney. Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities. Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport. Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week.  If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise this opportunity. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Council is seeking to appoint a Trainee to support the Open Space Projects Team, to manager and deliver the capital works program for a period of 12 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is in the Project Delivery Unit within Operations and will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the delivery of annual Capital Works Program to meet delivery timeframes and briefs from various Stakeholders
• Requisitioning of purchase orders and processing of payment and invoices as required
• Assisting with providing information packages to enable concept design and handover documents for completed projects
• Assisting with the preparation of packages to enable the request for quotes and tenders
• Assisting with the engagement of Contractors and Consultants in accordance with respective Council policies and procedures for the delivery programs
• Ensuring work is prioritised and carried out within the required timeframes and the deadlines are met
• Ensuring records are accurate and maintained on Council’s record systems
• Assisting Project Managers in assessment, appraisal and processing of contract documentation and tender evaluation by site/quality inspections

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Opportunities to expand your knowledge.
• Ability to accrue up to two days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (this is in addition to four weeks of annual leave per year)
• Health and wellbeing benefits include two health and wellbeing leave days per calendar year and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities & ongoing professional development
• Access to a Fitness Passport

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.

For further information about the position please contact Lyly Keomalavong, Acting Coordinator Open Space Projects by email at Keomalavongk@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident