Project Coordinator

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction payments

Housing and energy support

Concessional travel

Additional recreation leave

Professional development support

Job summary

RoadTek in Winton, a division of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support civil infrastructure delivery across Central Queensland. You will plan and coordinate multi-functional crews, resources, subcontractors and suppliers to keep works on track.

This role emphasizes safety, environment and quality, and offers opportunities for professional development while contributing to Queensland’s road network.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a current Queensland C class driver licence or equivalent and be able to undertake travel.
• A Certificate IV in Project Management and an accredited Frontline Management qualification are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multi-functional work crews across civil infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate resources, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Assist with short-term works programming and monitor project performance and risks.
• Support compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with tendering and estimating activities.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Risk management

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management

Frontline Management qualification

Job description

Join RoadTek in Winton as a Project Coordinator and help deliver civil infrastructure projects across Central Queensland. You’ll coordinate work crews, resources, subcontractors and suppliers, support works programming, monitor project performance and risks, and help ensure safety, environmental and quality requirements are met.

Bring your planning, coordination and communication skills to a role where you can contribute to Queensland’s road network while building your career with RoadTek.

RoadTek is a commercial business within the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), delivering transport infrastructure solutions across Queensland. We value safety, respect, diversity and inclusion and provide opportunities for our people to grow and develop.

About The Role

As Project Coordinator based in Winton, you will plan and coordinate multi-functional work crews across civil infrastructure projects, supporting the efficient delivery of the works program.

Working with Project Managers and Supervisors, you will coordinate resources, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams, assist with short‑term works programming, monitor project performance and risks, and support compliance with safety, environmental and quality requirements.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, support effective team performance, mentor project staff, maintain strong communication across projects and assist with tendering and estimating activities.

Why RoadTek?

Build your career with RoadTek while enjoying everything regional Queensland has to offer. You'll play a part in delivering important transport infrastructure, supported by TMR's focus on development, wellbeing and work‑life balance.

Winton offers more than a great career opportunity. With shorter commutes, affordable housing, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community, you can enjoy more time for what matters while building genuine connections and making an impact through your work.

Eligible Winton-based employees may also benefit from the Rural and Remote Area Incentive Scheme (RRAIS), which can include:

• Attraction and retention payments.
• Rental and energy assistance.
• Concessional travel.
• Additional recreation leave.
• Professional development support.

About You

You will bring strong planning and organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to apply project management principles to road infrastructure activities. You will work collaboratively to achieve project outcomes while managing risks and operating within relevant legislation, policies and standards.

• Applicants must hold a current Queensland C class driver licence or equivalent and be able to undertake travel as required.
• A Certificate IV in Project Management and an accredited Frontline Management qualification are desirable.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your project coordination skills to RoadTek in Winton and help us deliver infrastructure that supports communities across Central Queensland.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/703863/26

Closing Date: Monday, 26 October 2026

Occupational group

Project Management