- Permanent leadership role with a direct impact on the community
- Lead essential roads, drainage and civil works programs
- Join Council in beautiful Ingham and the Hinchinbrook Shire
Coordinator Works
Ongoing, Full-time
The Opportunity
Lead Council’s works team in delivering essential civil works, road maintenance and municipal services across the Hinchinbrook Shire. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate crews and contractors, drive safe and efficient delivery, and ensure Council’s infrastructure is maintained to a high standard. If you’re a practical leader who enjoys getting things done and making a real difference in the community, this is an opportunity to make your mark.
What Council Offers:
- 76 hour fortnight with roster variations depending on the position (9-day fortnight - RDOs in accordance with Council policy)
- Up to 12.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- 5 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% annual leave loading
- 15 days paid sick/parental leave
- Salary Packaging options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accredited Mental Health First Aid Officers
- Annual Flu vaccinations + Skin Checks
- Corporate Uniforms (annual allowance) and PPE supplied
General Salary Information:
Level 6 Year 1C76 $108,230 per annum and $54.7725 per hour including allowances plus superannuation.
Our Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a hands-on leader who knows civil works, leads people well and gets things done. You’ll be organised, practical and safety-focused, with the skills to manage crews, contractors and competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Council’s civil, road and infrastructure works.
- Coordinate crews, contractors, plant and resources.
- Keep works safe, efficient and on schedule.
- Manage priorities, budgets and operational programs.
- Build strong relationships with teams and the community.
- Support disaster response and essential infrastructure recovery.
- Drive practical improvements and better outcomes for the community.
See the Position Description for a more extensive list of key responsibilities.
Key Selection Criteria
If our values of Opportunity, Respect, Strength and Accountability resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Mandatory:
- Relevant qualification or demonstrated experience in civil works, infrastructure or a related field.
- Proven experience leading or coordinating civil, road or infrastructure works.
- Strong people leadership skills, including managing crews and contractors.
- Sound knowledge of civil construction, road maintenance, planning and risk management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, environmental and public safety standards.
- Competence using Microsoft Office and relevant operational systems.
- Current Queensland C Class Driver Licence and Construction Industry White Card.
Desirable:
- Local government experience in roads, civil or infrastructure works.
- Experience with DRFA/REPA and TMR-funded works.
- Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) or equivalent qualification.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Medium Rigid (MR) or higher Driver Licence.
See the Position Description for a full outline of the qualifications, skills and experience requirements for this role.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This is a hands-on operational role. Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing manual handling and other strenuous tasks, including lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting and working in confined spaces or at heights.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit your application online by clicking 'Apply For Job' and follow the steps. Please provide:
- A cover letter addressing the “Our Ideal Candidate” and Key Selection Criteria section (max. 2 pages).
Applications close on Monday 14 September 2026, at 5.00pm AEST.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
For More Information:
Thank you for your consideration and interest in this position. For a confidential discussion, contact Indrajit Ghosh, Manager, Roads, Public Spaces and Biosecurity on (07) 4720 3450.
