Casual - Capital Projects Coordinator

Who are we?

We are passionate about empowering our communities, we want to make a difference and as a team we work together with a strategy of ‘Two Ways – One Outcome’. 

Our goal is to foster quality living, and develop sustainable communities with strong local involvement and employment. 

We want proud communities, strong communities, and connected communities!

The Role

The Project Coordinator, Capital Projects is responsible for contributing to the delivery of various infrastructure upgrade projects across the Council. Typical works could include the construction and upgrade of roads, buildings, parks and other infrastructure works in accordance with Central Desert Regional Council strategic and regional plans, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

1.  Coordinate delivery and administration of roads and capital projects for the Council.
2. Manage allocated tasks on Roads and Capital projects and contracts for the Council.
3. Assist in the management of contracts, recommend payments and provide contract supervision for projects.
4. Undertake site visits, compile draft reports and ensure contractor records are maintained. This will include driving to project sites and meetings with stakeholders.
5. Prepare project planning schedules.
6. Coordinate in managing project budgets including control of expenditure and contract payments.
7. Ensure Work Health and Safety standards are met on all projects undertaken within the scope of this position.
8. Prepare scope of works, tender documentation and quotation requests for a variety of projects.
9. Be engaged in an effective and proactive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
10. Any other reasonable duties delegated by the Manager, which are within level.

What's on offer?

As a casual employee, you are entitled to unpaid leave provisions as set out in the Agreement or the NES. This leave includes:

• $51.74 Per Hour
• Two (2) days carer’s leave per instance
• Family and domestic violence leave
• Compassionate leave
• Ten (10) days paid family and violence domestic leave per annum
• Any other unpaid leave entitlements set out in the Agreement or the NES

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for this role.

To Apply

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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. To view all current jobs at Central Desert Regional Council, please visit our Careers page.

Please note:

Applications submitted by other methods will not be considered.

Applications will not be considered if the selection criteria questions are not answered in at least 50 words.

Position open until filled.

• Closing date: 16-04-2025
• Location: AliceSprings
• Position Description and Information Package: 103135PD---Captial-Project-Coordinator.pdf

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