Assets and Personnel 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

We’re Locale, a proud part of the Symal Group, providing plant, equipment and logistics support that keeps projects moving. Our team plays a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring our people have the resources, equipment and materials they need to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

We innovate with intent, solve problems collaboratively and take pride in supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects.

It’s not just what we do that defines us, it’s how we do it, building better together.

Who we are

We’re Locale, a proud part of the Symal Group, providing plant, equipment and logistics support that keeps projects moving. Our team plays a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring our people have the resources, equipment and materials they need to deliver exceptional project outcomes.

We innovate with intent, solve problems collaboratively and take pride in supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects.

It’s not just what we do that defines us, it’s how we do it, building better together.

The role

We’re looking for a highly organised Assets & Personnel Coordinator to support the efficient allocation of plant, equipment and labour across our projects.

Working within our Assets and Logistics team, you’ll coordinate day-to-day asset movements, transport, wet and dry hire, labour requirements and inventory. You’ll be an important link between project teams, operators, drivers, suppliers and internal support functions, making sure the right resources arrive at the right place, at the right time and with the correct compliance documentation.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on coordination role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, managing competing priorities and keeping operations running smoothly.

Your impact

• 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.

About you

You’ll bring:

• 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.

A qualification in logistics, supply chain management, construction management, business administration or a related discipline would be advantageous.

A career with Locale

At Locale, we’ve always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people.

If you’re looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now’s the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career with us.

Forge pathways:

We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.

Get ahead:

From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.

Keep well:

A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.

Stay social:

People are at the core of our business. Our leading-edge work and vibrant team culture help bring out the best in our people, while our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect, celebrate and grow together.

Everyone has a place here

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry.

We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra, helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.