Works Coordinator - Buildings (Casual)

Muswellbrook-Shire-Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses + Professional Dev.

40% discount on Aquatic/Fitness Centre

Access to EAP program for employees

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Works Coordinator – Buildings to oversee maintenance of building assets and minor capital works. You will provide technical advice to the Manager Property and Building Services and assist in budget development.

You will coordinate maintenance and capital works programs, supervise contractors, manage contracts, and ensure WHS compliance. A TAFE Building/Construction trade certificate and C class licence are required. Local government experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• TAFE Certificate of Trade qualifications in Building/Construction industry.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience in budgeting and cost estimating for building/maintenance works.
• Supervision of small works/construction teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of maintenance services for Council’s building assets.
• Coordination of capital works for Council’s building assets.
• Assist in preparation of annual maintenance and capital works programmes.
• Organise and supervise contractors ensuring WHS documentation is complied with.
• Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates within approved budgets.
• Manage and administer maintenance and service contracts for building assets.
• Conduct and record condition assessments of building assets and prioritise defects.

Skills

Budget management

Contract management

Resource coordination

Microsoft Office

Driver's Licence

Education

TAFE Certificate of Trade (Building/Construction)

Job description

The Works Coordinator – Buildings coordinates the provision of maintenance of Council’s building assets and minor capital works. Provides technical advice to the Manager Property and Building Services and other asset sections of Council in the development of budgets for maintenance and capital works programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of maintenance services for Council’s building assets.
• Coordination of capital works for Council’s building assets.
• Assist in preparation of annual maintenance and capital works programmes.
• Organisation and supervision of contractors ensuring all work-related and site-related legal responsibilities are complied with including work health and safety documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and estimates, and work within the approved operational and capital budgets.
• Management and administration of maintenance and service provision contracts for building assets as required.
• Conduct and record condition assessments of Council building assets identifying defects and assessing priorities.
• Provision of technical advice to the Project Manager - Property and Building Services and Manager Works, Property and Building Services and other asset managers for maintenance and capital plans and programmes, and contract administration.
• TAFE Certificate of Trade qualifications in Building/Construction industry.
• Demonstrated previous work experience in budget management, preparation of cost estimates for building and maintenance works, and coordination of resources and contract management.
• Previous work experience in supervision of a small works/construction team and related contractors.
• Demonstrated basic competence in computer operations including the use of Microsoft Office Software (or equivalent).
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Previous Local Government experience (Desirable)

What we offer

• Casual with an hourly rate from $55.2563 to $59.6276 per hour (depending on qualifications, skills and experience)plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Applications close o n 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm .

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.