Coordinator (Gravel Maintenance)

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life balance

Positive workplace culture

Diversity & inclusion

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Coordinator Gravel Maintenance to lead maintenance across the unsealed road network. You will coordinate people, priorities and resources to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

From planning routine maintenance and prioritising road defects to overseeing minor construction and rehabilitation projects, you’ll work hands-on and build strong relationships with Council, contractors and the community while supporting your team to

Qualifications

• Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation or IV in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent
• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence
• Experience in planning and delivery of roads/drainage works
• Strong communication skills to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams
• Ability to align with safety, wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity and leadership values

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of maintenance across Ipswich City Council’s unsealed road network, coordinating people, priorities and resources
• Plan routine maintenance and prioritise road defects; oversee minor construction and rehabilitation projects
• Build relationships across Council, with contractors and community; support your team to deliver reliable services
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard

Education

Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation

IV in Civil Construction Supervision

Current Queensland C class driver’s licence

Experience in planning and delivery of roads/drainage works

Job description

As Coordinator Gravel Maintenance, you’ll lead the delivery of maintenance across Council’s unsealed road network, coordinating people, priorities and resources to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

From planning routine maintenance and prioritising road defects to overseeing minor construction and rehabilitation projects, you’ll have a hands‑on role in delivering quality outcomes. You’ll build strong relationships across Council, with contractors and the community, while supporting your team to deliver responsive and reliable services.

If you’re a strong operational leader who values safety, teamwork and making a visible difference in the community, this is an opportunity to contribute to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of Ipswich’s road network.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

• Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operation and IV in Civil Construction Supervision or equivalent qualification and/or extensive experience in Civil Maintenance or related fields


• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence


• Experience in the planning and delivery of works for roads and drainage infrastructure


• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams to deliver outcomes


• The ability to align with our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $106,570 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Work/Life balance: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions


• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive


• Diversity and inclusion: Work with adiverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making


• Learningand development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends


• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health


• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options


• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a city where heritage, growth and opportunity come together. As one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regions and one of its oldest provincial cities, Ipswich offers a unique mix of proud communities, natural landscapes, vibrant urban centres and an exciting future.

Our people play an important role in shaping this future. Across a range of services, professions and specialist functions, our teams work together to support a liveable, inclusive and sustainable city for our thriving community.

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.