Capital Works Coordinator

About the City of Prospect…

City of Prospect is a vibrant inner metropolitan Council located just ten minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Home to approximately 21,500 residents, it offers a unique blend of heritage character, contemporary living, and a forward-thinking approach to urban development.

Guided by the Strategic Community Plan and the vision of "Prospect, creating community," Council is focused on delivering outcomes that build strong, connected neighbourhoods and enhance quality of life. It embraces innovation, sustainability, and community engagement as central pillars of its work.

About the role…

Reporting to the Team Leader - Project Delivery, the Capital Works Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering Council's annual capital works and renewal program across civil infrastructure, buildings, and open space.

This is a broad and hands-on role requiring a high level of technical, project, and stakeholder management expertise. You will manage the full lifecycle of projects - from design and procurement through to construction, contract management, and asset handover.

You will also play a key role in infrastructure planning, grant management, and supporting Council's asset management and land development activities.

What you will do…

• Project Management: Deliver Council's capital works and renewal programs from planning through to construction and handover.
• Technical Oversight: Provide input on civil, traffic, drainage, and public realm designs to meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Engage and manage consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with procurement and contract standards.
• Site Coordination: Conduct site assessments, oversee construction activities, and ensure safety, quality, and timely defect resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal teams, community members, and stakeholders to keep projects on track and well-communicated.
• Land Development: Review and assess engineering plans for new developments and monitor compliance during delivery.
• Budget & Grants: Manage project budgets, track financials, and contribute to grant applications and funding reports.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure projects meet WHS, regulatory, and reporting requirements, and maintain accurate asset records.

To be successful in the role you will have…

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience delivering capital works and infrastructure projects in a client-side or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation, civil design standards, procurement, contract administration, and WHS practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and contractors while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to respond effectively to community needs and technical queries.
• Experience with project and asset management systems, AutoCAD, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for delivering projects that make a tangible difference to the local community.

Join a dedicated and high-performing Project Delivery team focused on achieving quality outcomes for the community. You'll lead a variety of interesting and impactful projects, supported by an innovative Council that values sustainability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

More information…

To obtain a copy of the Candidate Information Pack and to apply, please visit and quote reference number J7635.

We are actively shortlisting candidates, so we encourage early applications.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Tamara Chambers on