An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Civil Coordinator to lead the delivery of maintenance works across Council’s civil infrastructure network within the Works & Services team.
In this hands‑on leadership role, you will coordinate maintenance programs for roads, drainage and pathways, provide operational leadership to teams, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
You will also manage resources, respond to community needs and drive continuous improvement across civil operations.
In this role, you will;
- Coordinate the delivery of maintenance and reactive works across roads, drainage, pathways and civil assets
- Lead and support operational teams, fostering a positive team culture, performance and support development
- Plan works and allocate staff, plant and resources to deliver quality, efficient and cost‑effective outcomes
- Monitor and manage works programs, including scheduling, performance and delivery outcomes
About you:
You are an experienced civil professional with strong leadership capability and a proactive approach to service delivery. You bring the ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic operational environment.
You will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or equivalent experience coordinating civil maintenance or construction works
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and developing staff
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing budgets, estimating works and cost control
- Knowledge of construction practices, documentation and legislative requirements
- A strong commitment to WHS and quality standards
- Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence; White Card and Safework NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCR, IMP, PWZ) or gain within probationary period
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week with the opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight or a 4 day compressed week (based on operational requirements)
- Commencing salary range from $92,894 - $98,580 per annum (based on qualifications, skills and experience)
- Oncall allowance opportunities may be offered
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note: You will need to complete a Pre-placement Medical Assessment
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Michael Mercieca, Engineering Works Manager on 4221 6203.
Closing date: Sunday 12 July 2026, at 1:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
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