Civil Works Coordinator

• Full time 3 year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension
• Generous remuneration package up to $161,000 depending on experience, which includes:
  • Competitive annual salary
  • Private use vehicle
  • Superannuation up to 15.25%
• Additional benefits include:
  • Annual professional development allowance
  • Salary packaging
  • Financial relocation assistance

Why work for the City:

The City of Busselton is located in the picturesque southwest coastal region of WA and offers an enviable lifestyle and the opportunity to be part of one of the most progressive and ambitious Local Governments in the state. We pride ourselves on providing positive outcomes for our community and offering a supportive environment for our employees.

About the Civil Works Coordinator role:

The Civil Works Coordinator is a critical role at the City of Busselton, with responsibility for coordinating the construction and maintenance of the City’s significant civil assets, ensuring the efficient delivery of capital works projects, and ongoing civil asset maintenance through scheduled maintenance plans.  You will need to apply your well-developed project management and technical skills to provide technical input to major civil projects, effectively manage contracts and contractors, and monitor and maintain financial control for reporting to executive and council.  You will also need to apply your strong leadership skills to lead, mentor and direct a large team.

Your operational responsibilities will include:

• Developing, controlling and updating capital works and operational programs and schedules
• Providing full technical support to the Manager Civil Infrastructure
• Developing project documentation including scope and technical specifications
• Undertaking preliminary site and feasibility studies
• Preparing project reports and stakeholder communications
• Managing external contracts and the procurement of other goods and services
• Ensuring relevant workplace health and safety procedures and documentation are in place and adhered to

What you will bring to the role:

You will have extensive experience in civil construction and maintenance, along with a relevant tertiary qualification.  In addition you will have:

• Demonstrated project management experience, including securing pre-requisite approvals, scheduling, technical oversight and cost control.
• Demonstrated contract management skills including specification development, procurement and administration.
• Proven ability to understand and assess technical issues related to civil construction and maintenance works.
• Well-developed team leadership experience including confident conflict resolution skills.

To apply for this position, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For your application to be considered, please ensure you upload a cover letter explaining your interest in this role and highlighting your relevant skills and experience, along with a copy of your current resume.

For further enquiries please contact Kevin Bowser, Manager Civil Infrastructure on (08) 9781 0331 or Human Resources on (08) 9781 1727.

Applications close: 4.30pm Thursday 5 February 2026

The City of Busselton aims to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and encourages applications from Aboriginal Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people living with a disability and youth.