Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Infrastructure Services – Capital Delivery

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

Salary Options:

• IFA 6 - $114,543 per annum (inclusive of leave loading) + superannuation + $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates) + 5 days additional recreational leave + 10-day fortnight
• Stream A 6.1 - $100,017 per annum + leave loading + superannuation + $6,000 Relocation allowance (for suitable candidates) + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and have the ability to multitask with a high level of accuracy in a Civil Construction and Infrastructure environment?

An opportunity exists to join our Contracts team to provide coordination and support across a range of contracts, project activities and works programs.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Preparation of tender and contract documentation for allocated projects in the Capital Works Program.
• Contribute to the development of contract management practices and procedures for service delivery.
• Assist in the development of long and short-term plans, policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback and project data on completed works, ensuring “as constructed” data is provided to the project owner.
• Identify and resolve implementation problems with designs prior to contracting of works.
• Develop 5 year sealed road resurfacing programs based on asset management data and operational requirements.
• Provide information on project performance in a suitable format for distribution to staff, Councillors and external customers.
• Preparation of reports and presentations to Council.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What You’ll Need For Success

• Formal qualifications in relevant field (minimum AQF Level 5) and/or significant experience, expertise and competence in a similar position.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment for the delivery of contract managed capital works projects.
• Experience in design, construction and asset management.
• Demonstrated high level of experience in preparing tender documentation, including technical specifications, general conditions of contract and drawings.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to relate at the appropriate level to staff, contractors and community representatives.
• Experience and a high understanding of project management (from a legal, civil, probity and operational perspective).
• High level of experience in managing contracts using relevant Australian Standards General Conditions of Contract.
• Relevant Driver's Licence and White Card.

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply Now

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 7 October 2025 – subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Laurie Schreck, Manager Contracts via laurie.schreck@frasercoast.qld.gov.au.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.