DRFA Operations Coordinator

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 projects 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.

Why choose Cook Shire Council?

Role
Cook Shire Council offers more than just a job; it provides a stable work environment with fantastic working hours and a friendly, supportive team. The role comes with a competitive salary package which includes:

• 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

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What we're looking for

• 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 now close 9.00am Monday 22 September 2025.

Don't miss your chance to apply

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