DRFA Operations Coordinator

Overview

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Cook Shire Council is looking for a highly motivated individual with professional experience in civil construction and management of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement (DRFA) projects. The successful candidate must have a strong community and customer focused mantra with a genuine desire to deliver exceptional services to our community and its people. This position primarily focuses on seamless project delivery; ensuring efficient resource allocation; proactive site management and effective stakeholder coordination across Cook Shire's recovery projects. This position will also be responsible for prompt organisation of immediate repairs to stabilise affected infrastructure following a disaster event.

Role benefits

• 9-day fortnight
• 5 weeks of annual leave, allowing you plenty of time to relax and enjoy the local surroundings
• 3 weeks of personal leave to support a healthier work/life balance
• Salary sacrificing options
• A supportive and friendly work environment that encourages personal and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Manage close-outs and maintain compliance with QRA reporting requirements.
• Handle audit queries.
• Complete Annual QLeave requirements.
• Oversee safety aspects, ensuring compliance with WHS standards.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Manage and liaise with Gangers and Foremen to ensure the locating and usage of approved gravel pits.
• Maintain and collate gravel, water and spoil tally sheets.
• Proactively identify, obtain and keep updated all required permits and approvals for new and renewed grave quarries and pits.
• Prepare and manage procurement activities including ROPS tender for DRFA works resources.
• Assist Council's engineering department with any Betterment and other Capital Works Projects with overlapping scope for DRFA works.
• Perform road pick-up, inspections and supervision of the delivery of DRFA works as required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or proven professional experience in civil construction operations.
• Experience in DRFA processes (preferred, but willing to train the right candidate).
• Proven experience in innovative and facilitative leadership style resulting in a high performing team.
• Proven knowledge in compliance, legislation, safety, risk and contract administration.
• Ability to build professional relationships and provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Ability to critically analyse issues and the ability to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• High level of computer literacy and computer application experience.
• A valid QLD C Class Driver's Licence.

How to apply

To Apply, please review the Candidate Information Kit for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:

• a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
• a detailed and up-to-date Resume/CV.

Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.

Applications will close at 9:00am Monday 22 September 2025.

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Council reserves the right to close applications sooner should a suitable candidate be found.

Summary & Conditions Of Employment

• Job reference CSC136
• Position DRFA Operations Coordinator
• Location: Council Depot Administration Office - 31 Charlotte Street Cooktown
• Tenure: Full time - 2 year fixed term contract with possibility for extension
• Remuneration: Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017 – Level 6 - 7 subject to qualifications and experience; $93K - $105K per annum + applicable allowances
• Leave Entitlements: 5 weeks annual leave; 15 days personal leave
• Superannuation: 12% Superannuation contributions

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Government Administration

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