Principal Coordinator Infrastructure Delivery

Banana Shire Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Banana Shire Council is seeking a senior coordinator to lead the Construction and Maintenance Works Program across the Banana South region. You will oversee complex multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery, and provide authoritative technical guidance to align works with asset management plans.

The role requires strong leadership, program management and stakeholder liaison across internal teams and external authorities, with a focus on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership of multi-disciplinary teams in civil construction.
• Experience delivering complex road works programs within asset management frameworks.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule and monitor budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual road maintenance programs, including scheduling and resource planning.
• Provide input into annual capital construction and RPMC programs for Banana South region.
• Oversee construction and maintenance works to align with asset management plans, budgets and priorities.
• Approve PMPs including construction methodologies, materials sources, traffic management, safety and environmental controls.
• Provide high-level technical advice on construction standards and lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Monitor progress, approve variations and actions to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards are consistently applied.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

WH&S knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

To provide high-level coordination, leadership and oversight of Council’s Construction and Maintenance Works Program, ensuring the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary works to required standards of safety, quality, cost and timeliness. The role provides authoritative technical advice, leads operational planning, and ensures integration of works programs with broader organisational priorities.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION

To provide high-level coordination, leadership and oversight of Council’s Construction and Maintenance Works Program, ensuring the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary works to required standards of safety, quality, cost and timeliness. The role provides authoritative technical advice, leads operational planning, and ensures integration of works programs with broader organisational priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of annual Road Maintenance Programs, including activity scheduling/programming, prioritisation and resource planning
• Provide necessary input into annual Capital Construction and RPMC programs for the Banana South region including resourcing, scheduling and prioritisation
• Provide program-level oversight of construction and maintenance works, ensuring alignment with asset management plans, budget allocations and organisational priorities
• Approve Project Management Planning (PMPs) including but not limited to construction methodologies, material sources, traffic management, safety management and environmental controls prior to commencement
• Provide technical advice on construction standards, design changes and maintenance programs, Lead continuous improvement initiatives across construction and grading operations
• Accountable for the creation, approval and monitoring of maintenance project schedules/programs, capital project plans (Construction, QA, WHS, Environmental, Traffic), and budget breakdowns
• Identify and/or approve water and gravel sources, stockpile locations and waste disposal locations for construction projects
• Approve procurement strategies for maintenance materials, hire plant, traffic control, contractors and preferred supplier arrangements
• Chair pre-start meetings for construction and maintenance activities including those categorised as major or high-risk
• Ensure all public notifications, cultural heritage management plans and regulatory requirements are completed for construction and maintenance works
• Oversee tender documentation for construction and maintenance related ROPS categories (civil construction, gravel supply, sealing, asphalt, traffic control, etc.)
• Provide high-level oversight of construction site establishment, daily pre-starts, traffic control checks, environmental checks and QA processes for the South Banana Shire area
• Ensure supervisors and PSOs complete required inspections, NCRs, lot creation, QA documentation and sign-off processes for construction works
• Monitor construction and maintenance progress against schedules, budgets and quality standards, approving variations and corrective actions as required
• Ensure inspectors, surveyors and technical specialists are engaged for construction projects in the Banana Shire South area
• Approve construction and maintenance progress reports, WHS and environmental reports, plant use reports, costing reports and schedule updates
• Develop (in alignment with Council’s asset management plan), implement and report to the multi-year road grading program, annual grader program and monthly focus areas
• Oversee the assignment of monthly maintenance works programs and ensure Reflect is updated accurately
• Approve road grading related QA documentation, risk assessments, TGS information and environmental checks
• Ensure unacceptable grading works are reassigned/rectified, NCRs are generated and corrective actions implemented
• Oversee customer enquiries and complaints relating to construction and grading operations.
• Accountable for Council reporting on maintenance outcomes, operational maintenance performance, budget status and program risks
• Approve construction and maintenance completion reports, lessons-learned reports and NCR summaries as per Council’s project management plan requirements
• Ensure capital and maintenance purchase orders are closed out within required timeframes and that asset forms, journals and cost allocations are completed accurately
• Oversee stockpile quantities and contractor numbers where they relate to construction and road gravel re-sheeting operations
• Ensure compliance with procurement, financial management, WHS, environmental and records management frameworks
• Provide a high-level of leadership to construction and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement
• Oversee recruitment, induction, performance reviews and workforce development for construction and maintenance staff
• Approve training needs, competency development and succession planning for construction and maintenance operations
• Ensure supervisors and PSOs are supported to deliver construction and maintenance responsibilities effectively
• Support the monitoring of gravel pit operations to ensure the requirements of Council’s gravel pit management is adhered to
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
• Perform all tasks in accordance with appropriate technical standards, branch and departmental quality and operational policies and procedures
• Work effectively as a team member to assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position
• Participate in training, exercises and response to Disaster Management and Recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence
• QLD General Safety Induction – White or Blue Card
• Extensive experience (minimum 15 years) in civil construction and maintenance/grading operations, including leadership of multi-disciplinary teams and development and delivery of complex works programs.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
• Qualifications in Project Management.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Compulsory

• Demonstrated high-level leadership capability, including the ability to lead operational teams, influence outcomes and drive performance across a diverse workforce
• Extensive experience in construction and grading project management, including planning, estimating, scheduling, contract management and quality assurance
• High-level analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, provide authoritative advice and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with software systems including MS Office suite, MS Project and relevant civil works, asset or project management systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHS, environmental and quality management principles and their application in civil works operations
• Strong literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO, human rights and ethical conduct in all aspects of work and WHS principles and practices.

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS

The employee agrees to comply with the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Customer service standards
• Council’s Code of Conduct
• Council’s Environmental Policy
• Human rights legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
• Human Resources policies and procedures
• Financial Management policies and procedures
• Records Management policies and procedures
• Disaster Management policies and procedures

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a minimum of a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
• The employee agrees to be available to travel within and outside of Shire boundaries for work and training purposes and may be required to work away from home for unspecified periods of time
• The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required.