Coordinator Community Projects

Work Type: Permanent Full Time 

Location: Emerald 

Department: Communities 

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 7-8: $102,145.95 - $123,191.75 per annum + superannuation

Are you experienced in project management and passionate delivering Community Projects to our region?

Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Community Projects to join the team!We are looking for an experienced project coordinator who is a highly skilled collaborator, holds exceptional organisation and time management skills and has the ability to build rapport with various stakeholders. In this newly created role you will work with asset owners and stakeholders to deliver the annual and multi-year capital programs within the Communities department in accordance with councils strategic management plans.

In this busy role, your will support the organisation by:

• Provide expert advice to asset owners to assist in the development of annual and long-term capital budgets and works programs ensuring correlation to council’s strategic asset management plans
• Think at the ‘big picture’ level; entertain wide‐ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; work across several timeframes; translate strategic direction into day‐to-day activities
• Lead and mentor a small and dedicated team
• Building strong relationships with the business units to ensure contract and procurement compliance on all projects across council

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional drivers licence.
• Suitable qualifications in Project management or relevant field.
• Operational, project management and strategic experience in a project or program delivery position within a local government, private sector and/or comparable complex environment.
• Extensive experience in the design and construction of building and facility projects and the application of appropriate Standards and guidelines.
• Experience in the application of and management of contracts as applied to the delivery of capital projects.
• Experience in, or a sound understanding of, local government, program planning and project management.
• Experience in liaising with and providing advice to various internal and external stakeholders, members of the public, council and others in relation to a significant strategic or capital project.
• Demonstrated ability to gain the support and cooperation of others to achieve effective project delivery.
• High level oral and written communication skills including excellent negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills and the capacity to build and maintain positive relationships.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Community Project Delivery Team who are responsible for delivering council’s future plans, then we want to hear from you!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly or Monthly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Criminal History Check
• Medical Assessment
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: 23rd February 2024 at 12noon.