Plant Coordinator

Northern Beaches Council; Mona Vale; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered days off

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing program

Employee recognition

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council in New South Wales is seeking a Plant Coordinator (Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week) to lead and manage plant, fleet and workshop operations at our Transport & Civil Infrastructure unit.

You will oversee servicing, maintenance, acquisition, disposal and replacement planning to ensure safe, reliable assets and reduced downtime through proactive maintenance while driving continuous improvement and value for money.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant, fleet or workshop operations.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management from acquisition to disposal.
• Ability to balance proactive maintenance with operational demand and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a safety‑focused workplace culture and build strong relationships across Council.
• Oversee operation of major plant and workshops, including servicing, maintenance, acquisition, disposal and replacement planning.
• Drive continuous improvement, lifecycle cost oversight and budgets to deliver value for money.

Skills

Plant & fleet management

Asset lifecycle management

Budget analysis

Safety culture

Job description

Business Unit: Transport & Civil Infrastructure

Title: Plant Coordinator,Permanent - Full-time Role, 35hours per week

Salary Range: $105,821.37 to $122,981.63per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches. Transport and Civil Infrastructure is responsible for the provision, management and maintenance of civil infrastructure and the delivery of transport, traffic and civil infrastructure services.

• Transport Network Planning
• Transport and Civil Infrastructure Asset Management
• Parking Operations and Community Transport
• Construction and Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure
• Plant, Fleet and Stores Management
• Business Operations

Transport and Civil Infrastructure is committed to providing quality services and striving to improve methods and procedures and develop new and innovative solutions to deliver services in a safe, cost effective and environmentally sustainable manner.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development
• High level of technological innovation and systems
• Rostered days off scheme
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our opportunity:

1. Lead and support a positive, safety-focused workplace culture, promoting staff wellbeing and strong customer service while building effective relationships across Council to understand operational needs and service expectations.
2. Manage the effective and compliant operation of Council’s major plant and workshops, including servicing, maintenance, acquisition, disposal and replacement planning, to ensure safe, reliable and fit-for-purpose assets and reduced downtime through proactive maintenance.
3. Drive continuous improvement, overseeing lifecycle costs, replacement programs and budgets, while identifying efficiencies, sustainability opportunities and emerging technologies that deliver value for money.

About you:

You are an experienced plant, fleet or workshop professional with a strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, including acquisition, maintenance, replacement planning and disposal. You bring a safety-first, customer-focused approach to managing plant and workshop operations and balancing proactive maintenance with operational demands.

You are a collaborative leader who contributes to a positive workplace culture, builds strong relationships across Council and is comfortable managing budgets, analysing expenditure and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, sustainability and innovation.

Additional Information:

• Expected Interview Date: 11 November 2026

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.