Coordinator Building Projects And Maintenance

Council Jobs; Morwell; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Latrobe City Council in Morwell, Gippsland, is seeking an experienced Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance to lead a key portfolio of buildings and aquatic facilities. This permanent, full-time role offers Band 8 remuneration and a chance to shape the long-term asset strategy for a major regional municipality.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and contracts, and drive high-quality project delivery to keep community assets safe, functional and well-maintained.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in capital works or building infrastructure.
• Experience delivering capital works programs within scope, time, budget and quality requirements.
• AS4000 contract administration and contractor management experience.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Projects and Building Maintenance teams with accountability and high performance.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of building and infrastructure capital works from concept to completion.
• Oversee maintenance, renewal and lifecycle management of buildings, aquatic infra, fixed plant and equipment.
• Manage operational and capital budgets, contracts, consultants and contractors to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop strategic maintenance programs and capital works plans to support asset sustainability.
• Build relationships with community groups, government agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline

Five+ years in related field

AS4000 contract administration

Victorian Driver's Licence

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Coordinator Building Projects And Maintenance

CoordinatorBuilding Projects and Maintenance

Morwell, Gippsland| Full Time

Permanent | Band 8:$129,032.80 per year

We're looking for an experienced and strategicinfrastructure leader to join our City Assets team as Coordinator BuildingProjects and Maintenance.

Lead the delivery of the infrastructure that keeps ourcommunity connected. As Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance,you'll oversee a significant portfolio of buildings, aquatic facilities andcapital works projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and shaping thelong-term future of Council's built assets. This is a rare opportunity tocombine strategic leadership, major project delivery and community impact inone of Victoria's largest regional municipalities.

From community facilities and aquatic infrastructure throughto major building projects, you'll play a critical role in ensuring Council'sassets remain safe, functional and fit for purpose. Working across a diverseportfolio, you'll influence long-term asset planning, lead high-performingteams and deliver projects that make a lasting difference for the Latrobe Citycommunity.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing.

We offer:

• Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression
• Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community
• Apositive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leadthe Building Projects and Building Maintenance teams, fostering a cultureof accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinatethe planning and delivery of building and infrastructure capital worksprojects from concept development through to completion.
• Overseethe maintenance, renewal and lifecycle management of Council buildings,aquatic infrastructure, fixed plant and equipment.
• Manageoperational budgets, capital project budgets, contracts, consultants andcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and withinbudget.
• Developstrategic maintenance programs, capital works plans and business casesthat support long-term asset sustainability.
• Buildstrong relationships with community groups, government agencies,contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for thecommunity.

About You

You are a confident and experienced leader with a strongbackground in capital works, building infrastructure or asset management. Youthrive in complex environments where you can balance strategic thinking withpractical delivery, while leading teams to achieve outstanding results.

You bring exceptional project management, commercial andstakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, managecompeting priorities and build strong relationships across a diverse range ofstakeholders. Most importantly, you are passionate about deliveringinfrastructure that supports vibrant, connected and sustainable communities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Provenrecord of providing strong, visible leadership that sets clearexpectations, builds accountability and enables diverse, multidisciplinaryteams to perform at their best.
• Demonstratedhigh-level expertise in planning, procuring, administering and deliveringcapital works projects, preferably involving buildings and structures,within agreed scope, time, budget and quality requirements.
• Demonstratedability to lead the delivery of complex capital works projects throughmultidisciplinary internal teams, consultants and contractors.
• Demonstratedability to effectively allocate and manage financial, human and technicalresources across concurrent capital works and maintenance programs.
• High-levelbusiness acumen, including the development, monitoring and reporting ofsafety, financial, workforce and project delivery performance.
• Highlydeveloped interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholderengagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationshipswithin Council, government and the community.

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiaryqualifications in an appropriate discipline and more than five years'experience in a related field, together with proven project managementexperience, preferably managing projects exceeding $2 million or programsexceeding $5 million.
• Experienceand training in AS4000 contract administration and contractor management.
• CurrentVictorian Driver's Licence.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to satisfactorilyobtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfullyundertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

Interested or want to learn more?

Contact Josh Wilson - Manager City Assets on 03 5128 5***.

All discussions about recruitment at Council areconfidential.

We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00pm on Friday 13 November 2026.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating asafe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.