Coordinator Capital Projects

City of Mount Gambier | Full Time | Fixed term 2 Years

Build the things people actually use - and live somewhere people escape to.

Some project roles keep you buried in spreadsheets. This one puts you close to the action, delivering real infrastructure, community assets and capital works that shape how a city grows, moves, plays and connects.

The City of Mount Gambier is seeking a Coordinator Capital Projects to help plan, coordinate and deliver Council's capital works program across infrastructure, buildings, facilities, sport precincts, roads, drainage, footpaths and other key community assets.

If you can keep projects moving, contractors aligned, budgets under control and stakeholders informed, this is a chance to do meaningful work in a regional city with momentum.

Why Mount Gambier?

Because life does not need to be all traffic, parking stress and takeaway dinners at your desk.

Mount Gambier is South Australia's regional capital on the Limestone Coast - home to crater lakes, caves, sinkholes, parks, sport, food, wine, creative culture and coastal escapes within easy reach.

You get the professional challenge of complex capital projects, with the lifestyle benefits of a connected regional city that gives you back time, space and balance.

The role

This is a hands-on coordination role supporting the successful delivery of Council's capital works program from start to finish.

You will help drive projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard.

You will lead work across:

• coordinating and delivering capital projects across infrastructure and building assets
• managing project plans, timelines, budgets, risks and reporting
• supporting tendering, procurement, contract preparation and evaluation processes
• administering contracts, including variations, claims and contractor performance
• working with consultants, contractors, technical teams and internal stakeholders
• supporting construction management, quality assurance and site safety
• preparing clear project updates, reports and documentation
• managing defects, commissioning and asset handover processes
• supporting community engagement and responding to enquiries professionally
• contributing to better systems, processes and continuous improvement in project delivery
• 38-hour week / 76 hours per fortnight
• Federal Superannuation Guarantee plus an additional 1% employer contribution
• RDO arrangements
• flexible working options
• 2 additional annual leave days
• 1 wellbeing day
• strong experience in project, contract and procurement management
• experience delivering capital projects, ideally across infrastructure, construction, buildings or community assets
• sound contract administration capability, including contractor and consultant management
• strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills
• financial management capability, including budgeting, cost control and reporting
• confident communication and presentation skills
• the ability to work with technical teams, contractors, community members and internal stakeholders
• a strong focus on safety, quality, customer service and delivery
• a current Class C driver's licence
• tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field
• project management qualifications or equivalent experience
• experience in local government or another regulated environment
• experience using asset management systems or GIS platforms

This is a role for someone who can move between detail and big picture, solve problems before they become expensive, and bring people with them along the way.

What's on offer

The package is strong, and the lifestyle is even better.

About you

You will bring:

You will also need a satisfactory pre-employment medical, National Police Certificate and Working with Children Check.

It would be an advantage if you also have:

Who this role will suit

You might be an experienced project manager, construction coordinator, contract administrator, engineering project lead or capital works professional ready for a role with variety, visibility and community impact.

You do not need to be the loudest person in the room. You do need to be organised, commercially aware, calm under pressure and able to keep people, paperwork, safety and delivery moving in the same direction.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

For a confidential discussion, contact Pam Morales on 0477 619 467 or [email protected]