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Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes Bridgetown WA This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a range of projects that make a real difference to the local community from planning and coordinating initiatives to supporting implementation and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with internal teams, community groups, and external partners, the Project Officer will play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered effectively, on time, and aligned with the Shires strategic priorities. We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with strong communication and project coordination skills who is passionate about regional development and community outcomes. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to help shape the future of BridgetownGreenbushes, we encourage you to apply. Key Duties / Responsibilities Assist in the successful delivery of multiple concurrent shire projects, as determined by the Senior Project Manager. Budget preparation and management. Deliver projects ensuring best management and design practices with due regard to Shire standards, policy, legislative requirements, and good infrastructure construction practices. Ensure projects and tasks are completed on time and within budget. Provide information and advice to the Senior Project Manager on the progress of designated projects, including solutions to issues or challenges that may become evident in the delivery of projects. Production of quality reports and information to the Senior Project Manager. Production, storage, and maintenance of project documentation in a disciplined, systematic fashion. Management of grant funding associated with designated projects. Development of tender or quotation documentation for designated projects as determined. Preparation, evaluation and award of commissions and contracts as per the Shires policies and regulations and oversight of performance by contractors. Manage commission and contract payments, claims, variations and prepare expenditure reports. Follow up with responsible stakeholders on any outstanding actions from project meetings. Liaison with community groups, agencies, committee and other stakeholders. Ensure a professional relationship is maintained with the public through the accurate and efficient provision of information and representation at public meetings as required. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with the Shires policies, procedures, and safe work method statements, together with all legal requirements in relation to Work, Health, and Safety. It is desirable that candidates have qualifications in either architecture or construction and previous Local Government experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr