Coordinator Contracts and Projects

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS); Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work arrangements (home/office)

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) in East Perth, WA, is seeking a Coordinator Contracts and Projects for a permanent, hybrid role. You will coordinate maintenance programs, manage stakeholder relationships, and apply project management methodologies to ensure compliant, safe facilities across regional and metropolitan sites.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, a strong focus on professional development, and long-term job security within a stable

Qualifications

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders to facilitate, plan and deliver safe, functional and compliant environments.
• Overseeing all scheduled programmed maintenance activities.
• Applying Project Management methodologies in the coordination and delivery of projects monitoring facilities contractor performance.
• Assisting the Consultant Assets to deliver the Government Regional Officer Housing and the annual Self Insurance Risk Declaration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to plan and deliver safe environments.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance programs across regions.
• Apply project management methods to monitor contractor performance on facilities projects.
• Assist in delivering Government Regional Officer Housing and annual risk declarations.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Facilities coordination

Job description

Coordinator Contracts and Projects (permanent position)

East Perth, Western Australia (Hybrid)

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety (LGIRS) is more than just an employer. We aim to provide our employees the opportunity to:

• Contribute - give back to your community, share your knowledge and improve safety.
• Develop - grow your skills, develop a career path, and expand your horizons.
• Thrive - find balance between work and home life, make a change and enjoy a better future.

Here at LGIRS we value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected and connected.

The Role

Our Assets Branch provides building, property, fleet and facility related services to departmental locations in the CBD, metropolitan area and regional centres.

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders to facilitate, plan and deliver safe, functional and compliant environments.
• 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.
• Assisting the Consultant Assets to deliver the Government Regional Officer Housing and the annual Self Insurance Risk Declaration.

Benefits working for LGIRS

• Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)
• Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)
• 20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)
• 17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave
• 15 days personal leave per year
• 13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• 3 public holidays in lieu per year
• 5 days reproductive leave per year
• 10 days disability leave per year
• 5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring
• Formal training options
• Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 12% superannuation contributions

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 09 November 2026 (WST).