Project Coordinator

Central Coast Council NSW; Gosford; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Central Coast Council NSW is seeking a Project Coordinator to oversee planning and coordination of Council water and sewer asset projects. You will manage staff, contractors, and resources to ensure timely delivery and minimize delays or cost variances while maintaining quality customer service.

The role requires operations/maintenance or construction experience in utilities, plus contract management and strong written communication for reports and proposals. Hybrid/flexible working is offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Project Management or equivalent with ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily planning and coordination of projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract management

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management

Confined Spaces Certification

Construction General Induction (NSW SafeWork)

Job description

The role of Project Coordinator is responsible for the provision of programming, coordination, administration and supporting the effective management and delivery of works and/ or services associated with contracts undertaken across a range of Council water and sewer assets.

Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, this role will see you oversee daily planning and coordination of projects to ensure the effective and efficient utilisation of staff, contractors and resources and taking the appropriate action to ensure the delivery of works and services with minimal impacts from delays or costing variances.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Applicant Profile

• a Certificate IV in Project Management or other relevant discipline, combined with ongoing professional development or willingness to obtain in a suitable timeframe
• a current Confined Spaces Certification or willingness to obtain
• a current Construction General Induction card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• demonstrated experience in operations and maintenance activities and/or construction for water and sewerage, or other relevant utilities
• contract management skills with an understanding of contract management principles including participation and involvement in workshops, design, site visits/supervision
• professional written communication skills including sound word processing abilities allowing the preparation of correspondence, reports, business cases, contracts, specifications and proposals.

The commencing salary for this position is up to $96.6k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $112k on completion of assessment of skills and/ or performance plus 12% superannuation

• We have a permanent full-time role available - select as required.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role
• This role is located at Council's Erina Works Depot.

We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies.

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 27 September 2026.