Coordinator Roads and Stormwater Projects

Careers at Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 129,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Coordinator Roads and Stormwater Projects to lead a pivotal portfolio of road, stormwater and transport infrastructure. You will guide a team from concept to completion, balancing strategic priorities with community expectations and operational excellence.

This role emphasises collaboration, innovation and a visible legacy across the Inner West, with flexible work options where appropriate and a focus on delivering quality outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and team management experience on infrastructure projects.
• Excellent project management, procurement and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals to plan and deliver capital works road, stormwater and transport projects from concept to completion.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement in project delivery.
• Balance strategic priorities with community expectations and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Team motivation

Education

NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

Job description

Coordinator Roads and Stormwater Projects

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great valuegym membership from $18.65/weekgiving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Coordinator Roads & Stormwater Projects is a pivotal leadership role that is responsible for delivering a significant portfolio of road, stormwater and transport infrastructure projects that support a safe, connected and sustainable Inner West.

Leading a team of experienced professionals, the role drives the planning and delivery of complex capital works projects from concept to completion, balancing strategic priorities, community expectations and operational excellence. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, this role has the opportunity to influence how Council invests in and delivers infrastructure for current and future generations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about creating lasting community outcomes and leaving a visible legacy across the Inner West.

Please read thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$129,387.96 - $155,168.00 + 12% Superannuation + Access to Leaseback Scheme

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, project management, construction management or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute.
• Comprehensive experience in leading, motivating, developing and managing teams in the successful project management of infrastructure works with the capacity to inspire and support innovative thinking.
• Highly developed project management, procurement and contract administration skills successfully utilised in delivering infrastructure services.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) together with proven ability for negotiation and conflict resolution. Ability to engage staff and stakeholders and work collaboratively. Ability to represent Council to external organisations, customers and members of the public.
• Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.

Enquiries

Predrag Gudelj, Roads Manager on 02 9392 5***

Closing Date

Sunday 1 November 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, pleaseClick here for more information on reasonable adjustments