Kick-start or accelerate your engineering career with hands-on project experience

- Make a real difference in the community while building sustainable infrastructure
- Enjoy work-life balance on the beautiful Coffs Coast

Ready to build your engineering career while shaping the future of one of Australia's most beautiful coastal regions?

At the City of Coffs Harbour, we're looking for a motivated and community-minded Project Engineer to join our Coastal Works team. Whether you're an experienced professional or a recent graduate ready to launch your career, this is your opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

About the role

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering civil construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time and within budget. You'll:

- Manage and deliver civil infrastructure and construction projects
- Coordinate contracts, tenders and project delivery
- Monitor budgets, timelines and project performance
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards
- Engage with stakeholders, contractors and the community
- Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the team
- Please refer to the Position Description for a more detailed understanding of the role. _

About you

Whether you're an experienced professional or recent graduate who is motivated and proactive, we want to hear from you!

You will bring:

- A degree in Engineering and a current Class C Driver Licence
- Solid communication skills,



with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders and the community
- A cooperative mindset and the ability to work well within a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to think critically and contribute ideas
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Most importantly, you're someone who takes pride in your work, values accountability, and is passionate about contributing to projects that benefit the local community.

What's on offer?

- + 12% superannuation :

- Permanent F ull Time 35 hours per week**:

- Flex time, flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements!

- Numerous benefits as outlined here!

About us

The City of Coffs Harbour strives to ensure the community and visitors can enjoy and grow the City's opportunities. We empower our people to innovate and work collaboratively with accountability and respect at the core of our approach. This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dynamic organisation and a thriving community in one of NSW's most beautiful regions. Check out the benefits of living on the Coffs Coast

Hear from our General Manager, Murray "Muz" Wood, on why a career at the City may be right for you!

Want to chat?

Want to apply?

Applications are to be submitted by 9pm (AEST, NSW) on the advertised closing date.

Applications Close: 08 Jun 2026

📌 Project Engineer (Naushera)
🏢 Coffs Harbour City Council
📍 Naushera