Works Coordinator - Buildings (Casual)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses

12% superannuation

Aquatic Centre membership discount

EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council invites applications for the Works Coordinator – Buildings role. The position coordinates maintenance of council building assets and minor capital works, providing technical guidance to the Manager Property and Building Services for budgets and programmes.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance contracts, supervise contractors and a small works team, and ensure WHS compliance while contributing to budgets and capital plans.

Qualifications

• Budget management experience for building/maintenance works.
• Experience coordinating resources and contracts for maintenance projects.
• Ability to supervise small works teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Budget management

Cost estimates

Contract management

Resource coordination

Team supervision

MS Office

Education

TAFE Certificate of Trade (Building/Construction)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About you

• 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.

Further information and to apply

Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

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