Coordinator Contracts and Projects

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Working from home

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) invites applications for a permanent appointment as Coordinator Contracts and Projects. The role develops and maintains stakeholder relationships to plan and deliver safe, functional, and compliant environments across Departmental premises in WA.

Key duties include overseeing programmed maintenance activities, applying project management methodologies, monitoring contractor performance, and assisting with major housing and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering facilities programs and coordinating contracts.
• Ability to apply Project Management methodologies to coordinate and deliver projects.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management across diverse groups.
• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure safety, functionality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to plan and deliver safe, functional and compliant environments across Departmental premises.
• Oversee all scheduled programmed maintenance activities, including regional maintenance programs.
• Apply Project Management methodologies to coordinate and monitor facilities contractor performance.
• Assist the Consultant Assets to deliver Government Regional Officer Housing and the annual Self Insurance Risk Declaration.
• Support pre-employment checks and other compliance as part of the selection process.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

Permanent Appointment Make an impact in this new, diverse & rewarding role! Bring your experience in delivering facilities programs and join a friendly, multi-disciplinary team. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

Our Assets Branch provides building, property, fleet and facility related services to departmental locations in the CBD, metropolitan area and regional centres. As a Coordinator Contracts and Projects, your main remit will be to develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders to facilitate, plan and deliver safe, functional and compliant environments across Departmental premises. This will include overseeing all scheduled programmed maintenance activities (for example overseeing the routine maintenance program in the regions), applying Project Management methodologies in the coordination and delivery of projects monitoring facilities contractor performance, and assisting the Consultant Assets to deliver the Government Regional Officer Housing and the annual Self Insurance Risk Declaration, as well as other key duties. Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, leadership capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time) within the department and across the WA public sector for the next 12 months, from the date that the recruitment breach period has been finalised.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict of Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances. Please contact Joshua Turner, Manager Assets on 0457 226 342 or via [e-mail] or visit our website. You can also keep up to date on LGIRS achievements and activities by following us on LinkedIn.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community. As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders. We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network. LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices. We use the National Relay Service (NRS) to ensure we are accessible to people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. NRS can help you connect with us on:

• TTY/voice calls – 133 677
• Speak & Listen – 1300 555 727
• SMS relay – 0423 677 767

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or to request a document in an alternative format please contact us at [e-mail]

Closing Date : 4.00 pm on Monday, 09 November 2026 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online as late applications will not be accepted . It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time. We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.