Mechanical Site / Construction Coordinators

Talent International; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight-week contract

Three positions available

Exposure to major capital project

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Talent International is seeking three Mechanical Site / Construction Coordinators for an eight-week contract in the Illawarra region, paying AU$100 per hour including super.

You will support the Construction Manager, coordinate contractors, monitor site safety and schedule progress, and help ensure safe, efficient construction activities on site.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating mechanical site works on construction or maintenance projects.
• Experience in complex industrial environments.
• Strong contractor coordination and stakeholder management.
• Solid knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read construction plans and schedules.
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
• White Card holder.
• Trade qualification or engineering qualification preferred.
• Experience with confined spaces, heights, cranes or rigging advantageous.
• Experience supporting large capital projects or major shutdowns desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities across the project site
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and third-party service providers
• Monitor site progress against construction schedules and deliverables
• Maintain focus on site safety, environmental compliance and risk management
• Review SWMS, JSEAs, work permits and contractor work packs
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections and site audits
• Coordinate site access, work areas, isolations and interactions between contractors
• Identify and escalate construction issues, risks and delays
• Validate labour, materials and equipment delivered to the project
• Maintain accurate construction diaries, progress records and supporting documentation
• Assist with quality assurance, testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Work closely with project, engineering and operational stakeholders

Skills

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

Mechanical site works

Health & safety

Reading plans

Communication

White Card

Trade qualification

Confined spaces

Capital projects

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Engineering qualification or associate diploma

Job description

Mechanical Site / Construction Coordinators

Mechanical Site / Construction Coordinators
Three positions available | 8-week contract | $100 per hour including super | Illawarra region

An ASX-listed manufacturer is seeking three Mechanical Site / Construction Coordinators to support a major capital works project within a complex industrial environment.

These short-term contracts will suit practical, safety-focused professionals who can coordinate contractors, monitor site activities and help keep construction works progressing safely and to schedule. Applications are welcomed from both experienced coordinators and more junior candidates with relevant site-based mechanical or construction experience.

The opportunity

You will support the Construction Manager and broader project team with the safe coordination and delivery of mechanical construction activities. The role will involve working closely with contractors, project personnel, operations teams and external service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical construction and installation activities across the project site

• Manage contractors, subcontractors and third-party service providers

• Monitor site progress against construction schedules and agreed deliverables

• Maintain a strong focus on site safety, environmental compliance and risk management

• Review and monitor SWMS, JSEAs, work permits and contractor work packs

• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections and site audits

• Coordinate site access, work areas, isolations and interactions between contractors

• Identify and escalation construction issues, risks and delays

• Validate labour, materials and equipment delivered to the project

• Maintain accurate construction diaries, progress records and supporting documentation

• Assist with quality assurance, testing, commissioning and handover activities

• Work closely with project, engineering and operational stakeholders

Skills and experience

• Experience coordinating mechanical site works, construction projects or maintenance activities

• Exposure to manufacturing, heavy industry, infrastructure, engineering or other complex construction environments

• Strong contractor coordination and site stakeholder management skills

• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

• Ability to read and work from construction plans, schedules and technical documentation

• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills

• Construction White Card

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification, associate diploma or engineering qualification is highly regarded

• Experience with confined spaces, working at heights, cranes, rigging or high-risk work is advantageous

• Previous experience supporting large capital projects or major shutdowns is desirable but not essential

Candidates from junior through to senior level are encouraged to apply, provided they have relevant mechanical site or construction exposure and are comfortable working in an active industrial environment.

What's on offer

• $100 per hour including super

• Eight-week contract

• Three positions available

• Opportunity to contribute to a significant capital works project

• Exposure to a complex, high-performing industrial environment

• Up to two weeks' notice can be accommodated