Coordinator Works

Hinchinbrook Shire Council; Ingham; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Superannuation 12.5% employer contrib.

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Sick/parental leave 15 days

Salary packaging

EAP

Mental Health First Aid Officers

Flu vaccinations + Skin checks

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

Hinchinbrook Shire Council in Queensland is recruiting for a hands‑on leader to head the works team, overseeing civil, road and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate crews, contractors and resources to deliver safe, efficient outcomes while balancing priorities and budgets.

A practical leader with strong safety focus will help the community and respond to infrastructure needs. Applicants should bring relevant civil works experience, excellent people leadership, and a commitment to high

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or demonstrated experience in civil works, infrastructure or a related field.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating civil, road or infrastructure works.
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing crews and contractors.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction, road maintenance, planning and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental and public safety standards.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council’s civil, road and infrastructure works.
• Coordinate crews, contractors, plant and resources.
• Keep works safe, efficient and on schedule.
• Manage priorities, budgets and operational programs.
• Build strong relationships with teams and the community.
• Support disaster response and essential infrastructure recovery.
• Drive practical improvements and better outcomes for the community.

Skills

Civil works leadership

Crew management

Road maintenance knowledge

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

MS Office

Education

White Card / Construction Industry White Card

Job description

Ongoing, Full-time

The Opportunity

Lead Council’s works team in delivering essential civil works, road maintenance and municipal services across the Hinchinbrook Shire. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate crews and contractors, drive safe and efficient delivery, and ensure Council’s infrastructure is maintained to a high standard. If you’re a practical leader who enjoys getting things done and making a real difference in the community, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

What Council Offers

• 76 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight - RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
• Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
• 15 days paid sick/parental leave
• Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
• Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks
• Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied

General Salary Information

Level 6 Year 1C76 $108,230 per annum and $54.7725 per hour including allowances plus superannuation.

Our Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who knows civil works, leads people well and gets things done. You’ll be organised, practical and safety‑focused, with the skills to manage crews, contractors and competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Council’s civil, road and infrastructure works.
• Coordinate crews, contractors, plant and resources.
• Keep works safe, efficient and on schedule.
• Manage priorities, budgets and operational programs.
• Build strong relationships with teams and the community.
• Support disaster response and essential infrastructure recovery.
• Drive practical improvements and better outcomes for the community.

Key Selection Criteria

If our values of Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Mandatory

• Relevant qualification or demonstrated experience in civil works, infrastructure or a related field.
• Proven experience leading or coordinating civil, road or infrastructure works.
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing crews and contractors.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction, road maintenance, planning and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, environmental and public safety standards.
• Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.

Desirable

• Local government experience in roads, civil or infrastructure works.
• Experience with DRFA/REPA and TMR-funded works.
• Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) or equivalent qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Medium Rigid (MR) or higher Driver Licence.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on operational role. Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing manual handling and other strenuous tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting and working in confined spaces or at heights.

Applications close on Monday 14 September 2026, at 5.00pm AEST.

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your consideration and interest in this position. For a confidential discussion, contact Indrajit Ghosh, Manager, Roads, Public Spaces and Biosecurity on [phone].