- Lead the day-to-day operations at our Work Depot in Moorabbin!
- Full time | Part time | Permanent
- Flexible work options available
- Pay rate from 6 July: $131K - $147K per annum (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation
About the team
The Coordinator Operations leads a diverse and multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of drainage, pavement, and civil maintenance works. The role oversees four direct reports and a broader operational workforce, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and delivery of services.
Direct reports include:
- Special Project Engineer
- Drainage Works Supervisor
- Concrete Works Supervisor
- Asphalt Supervisor
The broader team structure also includes:
- Drainage Lead – Reactive and Drainage Lead – Proactive, each supported by drainage crews
- RMP Asset Inspector, AMP Asset Inspector, and Technical Liaison officer responsible for asset condition monitoring and reporting
- Asphalt Supervisor, managing asphalt and pavement-related works
This structure brings together engineering, supervision, technical coordination, and field crews to support both reactive and planned maintenance programs. The Coordinator Operations plays a key leadership role in aligning team performance with service standards, safety, and operational efficiency.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Coordinator – Operations to lead the delivery of road and civil infrastructure programs across the City of Glen Eira. You will oversee the planning and delivery of road, drainage, footpath and car park works, ensuring compliance, safety and service excellence.
The role is responsible for managing contracts, budgets, and operational performance while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. This is a strong opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Council’s infrastructure and community outcomes.
Other responsibilities include:
- Coordinating maintenance and renewal programs including:
- Road maintenance and resurfacing
- Footpath maintenance, renewal, and grinding
- Drainage operations and minor improvements
- Managing infrastructure maintenance contracts and ensuring compliance with safety and service standards.
- Developing and implementing proactive and reactive maintenance programs for roads, footpaths, drainage, car parks, and activity centers.
- Supervising reinstatement works and recovering costs associated with damages by utilities and developers.
About you
You are a highly skilled and motivated civil engineering professional with a strong track record in delivering infrastructure maintenance and renewal programs. With both technical expertise and leadership capability, you bring a proactive and solution focused approach to managing complex operational challenges and delivering quality outcomes for the community.
You have a strong focus on risk management, occupational health and safety, and are committed to delivering excellent customer service, maintaining safe and reliable infrastructure, and contributing to the goals and strategic direction of Glen Eira.
The following is also required:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with RPEng registration
- Extensive experience in infrastructure maintenance, renewal, and contract management
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise technical staff
Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:
- New National Police Record Check
- Pre-employment medical assessment
- Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
Closing date: Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Salim Murtaza, Manager Works Depot on 0419 337 956 or email [email protected].
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs
- Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Working at Glen Eira City Council
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
