Maintenance Coordinator

Wollongong, New South Wales Description Maintenance Coordinator (Civil) At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community. Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people. We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here. The Opportunity

Are you an experienced and personable leader with a passion for civil infrastructure and community service? Wollongong City Council is seeking a Civil Coordinator to lead a small, dedicated team delivering essential maintenance services across our city. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our City Works division, managing a team of operational staff responsible for maintaining and improving public assets such as stormwater systems, footpaths, roads, and bridges. You'll respond to reactive maintenance needs, oversee scheduled works, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes for our community. You'll be joining a supportive and professional team, working closely with the City Maintenance Manager and other Civil Coordinators to shape proactive maintenance strategies and contribute to our 4-Year Infrastructure Delivery Plan. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, and lead with integrity will make a real difference. This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary from : $101,912.04 up to $130,956.2 per annum plus superannuation and an operational motor vehicle under leaseback for private use. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications) This role is requires participation in the after-hours emergency response roster. How You'll Make a Difference Lead and support a small team of operational staff in delivering civil maintenance activities.Respond to high-volume, reactive maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution.Manage budgets, resources, and schedules to meet service delivery goals.Conduct on-site inspections and engage directly with community members.Collaborate with the City Maintenance Manager to identify problem areas and develop proactive maintenance strategies.Monitor and report on project progress, safety compliance, and quality standards.Contribute to the development of long-term preventative maintenance programs. About You You are an experienced leader with a strong background in civil maintenance, ready to take on a dynamic and hands-on role. With experience leading operational teams, you bring a balanced and principled approach to leadership and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are personable, patient, and a good listener, able to communicate effectively with multiple audiences. Your technical knowledge of civil infrastructure allows you to guide autonomous teams confidently, and you are committed to building team cohesion and understanding local challenges. You are proactive in identifying problem areas, working collaboratively to develop maintenance strategies within budget constraints, and always striving to deliver high-quality outcomes for the community. Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference. For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page. Applications close 11 : 59pm, Monday 28 July 2025.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans. Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks. Apply for this role Visit site Share

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