Projects and Contracts Coordinator

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

We have an opportunity for a detailed-oriented and resourceful individual coordinate Council's projects team for the planning, procurement, and delivery of capital infrastructure projects at all points of the project cycle from detailed planning to delivery and commissioning, including representing BVSC in the management of consultants and contractors.

As a Projects and Contracts Coordinator, you will coordinate the planning, procurement, and delivery of capital projects for all points of the project cycle from detailed planning to delivery and commissioning for BVSC and monitor and review the resourcing requirements of the Project team and in conjunction with the Works and Projects Manager and develop delivery plans and recruitment. You will also prepare project briefs and tender documentation calling for preliminary design, investigations, concept design, detailed design, and/or construction services.

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We are seeking an individual who holds a bachelor's degree in an engineering or project/construction management discipline appropriate to the position and a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated experience (5 years indicative) in managing a team of project managers, consultants, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience (5 years indicative) in the delivery of civil and/or public infrastructure works projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience (5 years indicative) in the current best practice methodologies in project management.
• Experience delivering works across all aspects of the project life cycle.

This is a permanent, full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $129,648.06 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $2,226.10 per week base salary
• $267.13 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Additional allowances (as per the Award)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Aaron Dunne - Manager | Projects and Works on

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 10 December 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.