Asset & Workforce Coordinator

Unyte; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Discounted health insurance

Perks & rewards platform

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Locale, a proud part of the Symal Group, is seeking an Assets & Personnel Coordinator to optimize plant, equipment and labour allocation across projects. You’ll link project teams, operators, drivers, suppliers and internal support to ensure on-time delivery with proper compliance.

You will manage asset movements, rostering and transport planning in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accurate records and driving improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, asset coordination, plant hire, workforce coordination or construction operations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Experience coordinating plant, equipment, transport, labour or subcontractors.
• An understanding of construction workflows and site requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence maintaining accurate compliance and inventory records.
• The ability to communicate effectively with project managers, supervisors, operators, drivers and suppliers.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to resourcing and logistical challenges.
• Confidence using asset management systems, project tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• An understanding of safety and compliance requirements relating to heavy vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Commercial awareness when dealing with suppliers, hire arrangements, rates and invoices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the allocation and movement of plant, equipment and other assets across projects.
• Maintain accurate records of asset locations, utilisation and project allocations.
• Arrange transport and plan suitable journeys and routes, considering timing, access and site requirements.
• Coordinate wet and dry hire when internal resources cannot meet project needs.
• Manage rostering for blue-collar employees and coordinate labour hire requirements.
• Ensure employees, operators, subcontractors and equipment meet relevant site, licence, induction and safety requirements.
• Support workforce mobilisation, including PPE, inductions, onboarding, flights and accommodation.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, drivers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients.
• Review supplier rates, contracts, compliance documentation and invoices.
• Prepare weekly asset and labour allocation reports and monthly internal charging reports.
• Monitor inventory levels and source suitable equipment and materials.
• Identify and elevate breakdowns, delays or resourcing issues that could impact project delivery.
• Support compliance with Chain of Responsibility, Heavy Vehicle National Law, fatigue management, mass, dimension, speed and load-restraint requirements.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Asset coordination

Labour rostering

Safety/compliance awareness

Communication

MS Office

Education

Logistics / supply chain / construction management / business administration degree

Tools

Asset management systems

Project tools

Job description

Locale, a proud part of the Symal Group, is seeking an Assets & Personnel Coordinator to optimize plant, equipment and labour allocation across projects. You’ll link project teams, operators, drivers, suppliers and internal support to ensure on-time delivery with proper compliance.

You will manage asset movements, rostering and transport planning in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accurate records and driving improvements across operations.