Coordinator (Routine Maintenance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Leave options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ipswich City Council is seeking a Coordinator (Routine Maintenance) to plan, program and deliver routine maintenance across roads and drainage networks. You will lead a team, coordinate works, manage budgets, and report performance to ensure community outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration and strong leadership while driving value-for-money through procurement and effective resource management. Closing date 29 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Certificate III and Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works).
• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day operations, plant, materials, workflows and constraints.
• Experience managing resources (people, equipment, contractors, budgets).
• Ability to set clear expectations and hold people accountable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the delivery of diverse works programs.
• Plan and coordinate allocated works, including resourcing, budgets and reporting.
• Lead and inspire the team with safety-first leadership and clear performance standards.
• Undertake procurement activities to ensure value for money in planning, specification and delivery of civil works.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through safe work practices and hazard reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Budget monitoring

Procurement

Safety culture

Education

Certificate III in Local Government (Operational Works)

Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

Job description

About the role

About the role Are you an experienced civil maintenance professional with strong planning and coordination skills? As our Coordinator (Routine Maintenance), you will play a key role in planning, programming and delivering routine maintenance projects across our roads and drainage networks, driving quality outcomes for the community. As a Coordinator (Routine Maintenance):

• Lead a team in the delivery of diverse works programs
• Plan and coordinate allocated works, including appropriate resourcing, monitoring of budgets and performance reporting
• Lead and inspire the team and shape a positive, safety first, collaborative team culture by modelling effective leadership and establishing clear objectives and standards of performance
• Undertake procurement activities to ensure ‘value for money’ is achieved in the planning, specification and delivery of civil works and services
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through safe work practices and hazard reporting

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III and Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)
• Current Queensland C class driver’s licence
• Strong understanding of day-to-day operations, plant, materials, workflows and constraints
• Experience managing resources (people, equipment, contractors, budgets)
• Teh ability to set clear expectations and hold people accountable
• Belief in 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.

• 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 a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and wellbeing: 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 dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities. Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision: ‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.’

Join us 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.

Closing date: 29 October 2026

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.