Coordinator (Systems)

Shoalhaven City Council; Nowra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Flexitime for indoor staff

9-day fortnight for outdoor staff

Flexible and remote working options

Novated lease arrangements

Job summary

Shoalhaven City Council is seeking a proactive Coordinator - Systems for the Nowra area. The role coordinates systems, data and technical functions supporting waste services, leading teams and driving process improvements.

Key duties include managing information, supporting service delivery, and enabling informed decisions through data and technology. Availability for on-call and overtime is required, with salary steps based on grade.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science, business, environmental management, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical, operational support, business improvement or project delivery functions within a complex service environment.
• Experience managing business systems, projects, operational data or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing safety, operational performance, resources and compliance obligations.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support supervisors and operational employees to deliver safe, effective and customer focused services.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to service delivery, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Coordinate business systems, operational support functions and information management activities.
• Support the optimisation of operational processes through data, technology and business improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Team coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, business, environmental management, project management or related discipline

Current Class C Driver's Licence

White Card (SafeWork NSW Construction Induction)

Tools

None

Job description

• 38 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Located at West Nowra Recycling Depot
• Leaseback Vehicle available

About the Role

The Coordinator - Systems is responsible for coordinating the systems, data and technical functions that support Council's waste services. The role provides leadership to employees, manages operational information and business systems, and supports effective service delivery across the waste business. This includes:

• Lead, develop and support supervisors and operational employees to deliver safe, effective and customer focused services.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements to service delivery, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Coordinate business systems, operational support functions and information management activities.
• Support the optimisation of operational processes through data, technology and business improvement initiatives.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, science, business, environmental management, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical, operational support, business improvement or project delivery functions within a complex service environment.
• Experience managing business systems, projects, operational data or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing safety, operational performance, resources and compliance obligations.
• Current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Hold or be willing to obtain a SafeWork NSW Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented leader with strong systems, data management, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to build positive relationships across teams, and capable of using information, technology, and business systems to improve processes, support informed decision making, and deliver efficient and effective waste services.

Applications Close: Thursday, 19 November 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact James Allen - Sustainability & Resource Recovery Manager - 0447 889 ***

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.