- Closing date: 6/02/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
- Location: Mudgee
- Department: Operations
- Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
- Work Arrangement: On-site
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 arrangements
- Managing risks and delays as required
- Coordinate of trainings across the Alliance
- Provide contract administration required for group procurement
- Writing media releases
- Writing grant applications
- Updating policies and other documentation as required
- Ensuring the administrative functions are completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Enhancing ongoing relationships with key stakeholders
- Coordination of meetings and events as required
- Ensuring appropriate and thorough record keeping, ensuring compliance and accessibility of documentation for stakeholders
- Constructively contributing to the culture and team
- Preparation of reports to Alliance of Western Council (AWC) Meetings
- Preparation of submissions to other levels of Government / industry regulators
- Carry out other duties as directed by the sponsoring General Manager
- Management of the WCWA budget according to MWRC financial procedure
- Coordinate with MWRC Accounts Payable and Debtors Departments to request invoices and process payments
- Actively 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.
