Project Officer Western Councils Water Alliance

Careers at Council

Date posted: January 25, 2026

Closes: Feb 24, 2026


Mudgee, New South Wales

Contract

Description

Mid-Western Region is growing! We have an great opportunity for a part-time PROJECT OFFICER WESTERN COUNCILS WATER ALLIANCE - contract to June 2028

The Western Council Water Alliance (WCWA) is made up of 13

member councils from Central West and Western New South Wales. The WCWA is

based on unified approach to supporting the sustainable delivery of water

supply and sewerage services for the communities it serves. The collaborative

arrangement allows member councils to pool resources, reduce duplication and

form a common platform to develop initiates. The WCWA advocates to stakeholders on behalf of its member councils.

What We Can Offer

Excellent work/life balance

Great benefits

Health & Wellbeing program

Your new job

Project management from scoping through to acquittal including risk, quality, and governance arrangementsManaging risks and delays as requiredCoordinate of trainings across the AllianceProvide contract administration required for group procurementWriting media releasesWriting grant applicationsUpdating policies and other documentation as requiredEnsuring the administrative functions are completed in a timely and accurate mannerEnhancing ongoing relationships with key stakeholdersCoordination of meetings and events as requiredEnsuring appropriate and thorough record keeping, ensuring compliance and accessibility of documentation for stakeholdersConstructively contributing to the culture and teamPreparation of reports to Alliance of Western Council (AWC) MeetingsPreparation of submissions to other levels of Government / industry regulatorsCarry out other duties as directed by the sponsoring General ManagerManagement of the WCWA budget according to MWRC financial procedureCoordinate with MWRC Accounts Payable and Debtors Departments to request invoices and process paymentsActively build the capacity of the Alliance

This role requires a satisfactory National Police History Criminal Check prior to commencing.

What You Can Offer

You will be adaptable and interested in learning about The Western Council Water Alliance.

You are looking for the opportunity to make use of your current experience,

You thrive on variety and challenge.

You want to make a difference to your Community.

If this sounds like you read the fine print in the attached position description and apply now!

The salary range being offered for this part-time position is $1,947 - $2,192 gross (pro-rata) per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $50,643 - $56.994 gross (pro-rata) plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Working 42 hours per fortnight, with days and hours to be confirmed.

What Is Next -

Applications close on 6 February 2026 11:59pm.

Call us -

If you like the sound of it but have questions call the HR Officer, Jaime Adams (02) 6378 2752 for a confidential discussion.

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