Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance

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

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking a strategic Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance to lead a large portfolio of buildings, aquatic facilities and capital works across Morwell and the Gippsland region. You will steward asset planning, delivery, and lifecycle management while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, functional assets that support the community.

You'll influence budgets, contracts and stakeholder engagement, delivering projects on time and within budget, and shaping

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline with more than five years' related experience.
• Proven project management experience, often managing projects over $2 million or programs over $5 million.
• Experience and training in AS4000 contract administration and contractor management.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex capital works.
• Commitment to child safe and inclusive workplace practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Capital works

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline

Experience in buildings/asset management

Tools

AS4000 contract administration

Job description

Do you want to make an IMPACT?

Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance

Morwell, Gippsland | Full Time

Permanent | Band 8: $129,032.80 per year

We're looking for an experienced and strategic infrastructure leader to join our City Assets team as Coordinator Building Projects and Maintenance.

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

From community facilities and aquatic infrastructure through to major building projects, you'll play a critical role in ensuring Council's assets remain safe, functional and fit for purpose. Working across a diverse portfolio, you'll influence long-term asset planning, lead high-performing teams and deliver projects that make a lasting difference for the Latrobe City community.

Why Join Us at Council?

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

We offer:

• Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
• A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
• Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

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

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Building Projects and Building Maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of building and infrastructure capital works projects from concept development through to completion.
• Oversee the maintenance, renewal and lifecycle management of Council buildings, aquatic infrastructure, fixed plant and equipment.
• Manage operational budgets, capital project budgets, contracts, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Develop strategic maintenance programs, capital works plans and business cases that support long-term asset sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with community groups, government agencies, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes for the community.

About You

You are a confident and experienced leader with a strong background in capital works, building infrastructure or asset management. You thrive in complex environments where you can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, while leading teams to achieve outstanding results. You bring exceptional project management, commercial and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, manage competing priorities and build strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you are passionate about delivering infrastructure that supports vibrant, connected and sustainable communities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Proven record of providing strong, visible leadership that sets clear expectations, builds accountability and enables diverse, multidisciplinary teams to perform at their best.
• Demonstrated high-level expertise in planning, procuring, administering and delivering capital works projects, preferably involving buildings and structures, within agreed scope, time, budget and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the delivery of complex capital works projects through multidisciplinary internal teams, consultants and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively allocate and manage financial, human and technical resources across concurrent capital works and maintenance programs.
• High-level business acumen, including the development, monitoring and reporting of safety, financial, workforce and project delivery performance.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships within Council, government and the community.

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline and more than five years' experience in a related field, together with proven project management experience, preferably managing projects exceeding $2 million or programs exceeding $5 million.
• Experience and training in AS4000 contract administration and contractor management.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

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

Successful applicants will be required to satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check, Working with Children's Check and successfully undertake a pre-employment Medical Check.

All Discussions About Recruitment At Council Are Confidential.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact [e-mail] or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at [e-mail] or 5128 6113.

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