Civil Works Coordinator

City Of Norwood Payneham & St Peters; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is seeking a skilled Civil Works Coordinator to deliver the annual Civil Infrastructure Capital Works Program, including roads, footpaths, and kerbs and gutters, across the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

You will manage contracts, coordinate with lead contractors, and ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards expected by residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and applicable regulations.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contractors.
• Experience in local government or public sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules for the Civil Capital Works Program and allocate resources.
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to deliver works on time and within budget.
• Perform site visits and verify works meet specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct contract administration and financial record-keeping.
• Assist with other renewal projects as required.

Skills

Civil infrastructure delivery

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Project scheduling

Quality assurance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering/Project Management

Tools

Construction methods knowledge

Job description

Infrastructure & Major Projects / Assets & Projects

Civil Works Coordinator

Permanent Full-time

Annual salary starting at $102,326.54 + Statutory Superannuation

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters is an inner eastern metropolitan Council, nestled on the outskirts of the CBD. The area enjoys a reputation as one of Adelaide's most desirable places to live, work, study and visit.

The Role

Council is seeking a skilled and proactive Civil Works Coordinator to manage delivery of the Council's annual Civil Infrastructure Capital Works Program which involves the renewal of roads, footpaths, and kerbs & gutters throughout the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

Working closely with Council's lead contractors and internal teams, the Civil Works Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring Council's annual program of works is delivered on time, within budget and to a quality that meets the expectations of residents, businesses and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

Develop project schedules for the delivery of the of the annual Civil Capital Works Program (i.e. renewal of roads, footpaths, kerbs and gutters) and ensure that contract resources are allocated.

Develop positive and productive working relationships with Council's lead contractors.

Manage the delivery of the annual Civil Infrastructure Capital Works Program with support and guidance available when required.

Function as the Council's first point of contact and respond to internal and external enquiries relating to the delivery of the Civil Infrastructure Capital Works Program, including liaison with residents and businesses.

Conduct regular site visits to check progress, address issues, and verify that works meet required specifications and quality benchmarks.

Perform contract administration, including maintaining accurate financial records and processing invoices in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.

Assist with managing other renewal projects (such as upgrades to the stormwater drainage network, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts) when required.

About You

You are an organised and solutions-focused professional with experience managing the delivery of civil infrastructure and contractors. You bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or similar discipline or a related field

Knowledge of civil and landscape construction methods and materials

Awareness of Australian Standards, legislation, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice relevant to the civil infrastructure

Effective communication and people skills

The ability to manage competing priorities, problem solve and respond to issues proactively

Experience in local government or the public sector and knowledge of asset management practices will be highly regarded.

Employment Requirements

DHS Working With Children Check

Availability for occasional out-of-hours work, including rostered weekends

Work in a cosmopolitan city-fringe location amongst beautifully maintained streets and precincts with plenty of food and shopping options

Free car parking options available

Training and professional development opportunities, including paid study assistance

Eligibility to accrue rostered days off

Annual leave loading

Ability to purchase additional leave each year

Income protection (illness, accident & injury)

Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Join a value-based organisation that serves the community

Applications close 5:00pm on Monday, 9 November 2026.

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The Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is the local government body responsible for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters comprises the Mayor and 13 Elected Members who are supported by a Chief Executive, four General Managers and a combined total of 175 field and inside staff.

Our audience is our community of residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups as well as organisations, developers, state and local government partners and media contacts, all of whom we interact with on a daily basis.

We aim to keep those within our community well informed, particularly to ensure that they understand the extensive role the Council plays in the community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is the local government body responsible for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters comprises the Mayor and 13 Elected Members who are supported by a Chief Executive, four General Managers and a combined total of 175 field and inside staff.

Our audience is our community of residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups as well as organisations, developers, state and local government partners and media contacts, all of whom we interact with on a daily basis.

We aim to keep those within our community well informed, particularly to ensure that they understand the extensive role the Council plays in the community.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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