Works Coordinator

Full time, ongoing

9 day fortnight

Band 8, from $115,517 pa + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 2 February 2026

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

As part of the Operations unit, the Works Coordinator will manage, oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Council Works team, a large team which delivers road and infrastructure maintenance, improvement, construction and reconstruction work across the Shire.

The team are responsible for delivering civil infrastructure projects on various assets including roads, bridges, drains and footpaths (maintenance, renewal and new), and the mechanical workshop which maintains Council’s vehicles, plant and equipment.

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience in:

• Civil infrastructure maintenance and construction
• Preparation of works and capital works programs
• Leadership - able to mentor and support staff
• Customer service outcomes
• Project and Financial management
• Contractor engagement and management
• Risk management and OH&S

A current Drivers licence and Construction Induction Certificate are mandatory for this position.

Benefits

• Nine day fortnight
• Annual salary increases
• Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Cameron Duthie, Manager Operations, on 0466 544 216.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.