Civil Works Coordinator

Position Details:

• Work type: Permanent Full Time
• Salary Classification: QLGIA (Stream A) Level 6 – 7 ($93,459.10 – $104, % Superannuation)
• Location: Gayndah
• Schedule: 9-day fortnight

Why work with us?

There really is no better place to live, work, and play than naturally beautiful North Burnett. The region is home to incredible National Parks, is agriculturally diverse, and offers an idyllic relaxed lifestyle.

• Work-life balance, this role offers a 9-day fortnight allowing you to enjoy our beautiful rural location, and relaxed natural environment, while having the space and freedom to explore your potential.
• Community and connection, find a sense of belonging and build authentic and meaningful relationships within our close-knit communities.
• Affordable living, enjoy a lower cost of living and better housing affordability.
• Rural lifestyle, enjoy the rural landscapes, clean air, and laid-back atmosphere.
• Rewarding career, this is an exciting time to be joining the team. North Burnett Regional Council offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional development and initiatives to support a healthy work/life balance.

Find out more about our region in the North Burnett Visitors Guide.

About the role

The North Burnett Regional Council (NBRC) is seeking a Civil Works Coordinator to lead the delivery of essential construction, maintenance, and capital works projects across the southern part of our region.

Reporting to the Civil Works Engineer (South), this key role is responsible for overseeing road and infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes aligned with Council's corporate and operational plans and budget.

About you

You are an experienced leader with a background in civil works, civil construction, or civil engineering, and have a proven ability to develop, coordinate, and resource works across civil crews.

You are a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders at both strategic and operational levels.

You hold relevant qualifications in civil engineering or a related discipline (a Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision is desirable), a White Card, and a valid unrestricted driver's licence, and can demonstrate an absence of relevant criminal history (National Police Check).

Key responsibilities:

• Actively develop, maintain and control the construction and maintenance programs and projects to ensure they are delivered to meet quality standards.
• Provide instruction and leadership to direct reports, ensuring they fully understand specific tasks, programs and projects to enable effective and compliant execution, and control of expenditure for individual activities and delivery of services.
• Actively engage and coach staff to improve individual capacity and achieve strategic goals, operational objectives and promote and drive a culture which strives for continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to the workgroup in successfully implementing relevant aspects of the NBRC Safety Management System.
• Ensure that all works executed by assigned staff or contractors are carried out safely, comply with relevant standards and specifications and meets the needs of Council and its customers with minimal inconvenience or disruption.
• To assess and respond to all Customer Requests and liaise with all public utilities and contractors as required.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders for ongoing and future maintenance of Council assets and effective planning for upgrades and maintenance.
• Assume responsibility for the security and condition of all Council fleet and equipment used in the positions area of responsibility.
• Ensure that all required planning and reporting activities for civil construction projects and maintenance works are completed within relevant timeframes and keep internal stakeholders up to date with the status of projects.
• Monitor expenditure in areas of responsibility to ensure compliance with budget and report any significant variations.
• Be available after hours on a rostered basis for attendance at emergencies and other situations requiring after hours attention.
• Maintain accountability and appropriate use of information systems and maintain vigilance to comply with record keeping requirements.
• Apply sound judgement and decision-making skills to solve construction and maintenance problems both in the planning stages and during the actual construction process.
• Assist in the preparation, production and review of the annual budget and operational plan relevant to the work area.
• Assist in procurement activities by exercising professional judgement to ensure materials and resources required and supplied to Council meet economic and quality standards.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details regarding the responsibilities and requirements of this position.

Applications close: 10:00pm, Thursday 23 October

Contact: For further information regarding this position and assistance with your application please contact Darren Simpson from the People and Performance Team on

Benefits of working at Council

• Be part of a passionate and talented team
• Competitive salaries PLUS 12% superannuation
• Generous leave provisions
• Healthy work/ life balance
• Rostered days off (RDO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee 'Study Assistance' scheme
• Employee Assistance Program for work or non-work-related matters

Additional Information

Accommodation / housing – The North Burnett Region offers a range of affordable housing options, ideal for those entering the property market. For short-term or rental accommodation, we recommend reaching out to local real estate agents, who can provide tailored advice and assist with finding the right fit for your needs.

To be considered for this position, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

North Burnett Regional Council is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: North Burnett Regional Council reserves the right to close, withdraw, or extend vacancies at any time without prior notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted before the closing date.