Grenfell is located in a picturesque valley at the foot of the Weddin Mountains. Home of fine heritage architecture as well as affordable housing, the town offers great lifestyle options.
The great outdoors teams with pioneering history, culture and social activity makes the Shire a great place to live and work.
The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified and/or experienced staff to meet Council's operational plan requirements for the position of Works Coordinator (Fixed Term Appointment) to provide front-line management in the form of programme development, planning, coordination and delivery of Council’s maintenance, civil construction and operational responsibilities.
The Works Coordinator will assist in managing the branch’s workforce, contractors, council plant, externally hired plant to ensure the maintenance, construction and improvement of Councils assets is undertaken in both a constructive and economical manner. The role will be responsible for performance management of staff within their area of responsibility, to ensure that expected levels of behaviour are maintained in accordance with Councils Code of Conduct and standards of appropriate work place behaviour.
This role is offered under the Local Government (State) Award 2026 Clause 35 Term Contracts (d) to temporarily replace an employee who is on approved leave, secondment, workers compensation, acting in a different position or working reduced hours under a flexible work and leave arrangement. The term contract is for six (6) months [with the possibility of extension up to a further six (6) months] and will end by the effluxion of time or earlier upon the return to work of the current incumbent to the position of Works Coordinator.
Key accountabilities
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
Deliver the services and functions within the Infrastructure Services portfolio in accordance with relevant legislation, adopted plans, policies and procedures.
Develop, implement and monitor annual and strategic works programs to achieve Council's adopted service levels, priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage infrastructure construction, rehabilitation and maintenance programs within approved scopes, budgets, timeframes and quality requirements.
Have input into the development and management of operational and capital works budgets, cost estimates, project schedules, resource requirements and expenditure forecasts.
Monitor works and project performance, managing variations, risks and delivery issues within the position’ delegated authority.
Coordinate Council’s workforce, plant, materials and contractors to support efficient and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure works.
Manage procurement, tendering, contracts and contractor performance in accordance with Council policies, procedures and delegations
Ensure infrastructure works comply with relevant legislation, standards, specifications, environmental, WHS and risk management requirements.
Provide professional technical and operational advice, reports and recommendations on matters within the position's area of responsibility.
Maintain effective working relationships with Council staff, contractors, consultants, government agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
Lead, develop and manage Infrastructure Services employees, promoting accountability, collaboration, performance and continuous improvement.
Coordinate Infrastructure Services’ resources to support Council's response to emergency events and subsequent recovery works as required.
Undertake other duties, projects or tasks as directed by the Operations Manager that are within the employee's skills, competence, training and level of responsibility.
Essential requirements
Certificate IV/Diploma in Civil Construction, or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience relevant to the position; or substantial contemporary experience in a similar role supported by appropriate ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated management level knowledge and experience in the planning, programming and delivery of civil infrastructure construction and maintenance, including roads, bridges, stormwater/drainage and road corridor infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience in project and contract management, procurement, contractor management, budget development and management, works programming, cost estimating, scheduling and resource planning for civil infrastructure works.
Demonstrated experience leading, developing and managing operational employees and teams to achieve agreed work programs, service levels and organisational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to identify and manage operational, project, WHS and service-delivery risks.
Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, analytical and report-writing skills to achieve practical outcomes and support effective decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver works and services within approved budget, timeframe and quality requirements.
Demonstrated contemporary knowledge of legislation, standards and practices relevant to local government civil infrastructure construction and maintenance.
SafeWork NSW - General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Negotiable, Competitive Salary Range Grade 7, from $1747.15 to $1921.85 per week, subject to the demonstration of qualifications, skills and competencies plus 12% superannuation and flexible packaging options..
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2026 and Council’s salary structure.
38 hour week which includes a nine-day fortnight
Pre Employment health assessment which meets the pre-requisites for our positions.
This role is offered under the Local Government (State) Award 2026 Clause 35 Term Contracts (d) to temporarily replace an employee who is on approved leave, secondment, workers compensation, acting in a different position or working reduced hours under a flexible work and leave arrangement. The term contract is for six (6) months [with the possibility of extension up to a further six (6) months] and will end by the effluxion of time or earlier upon the return to work of the current incumbent to the position of Works Coordinator.
Inquiries
Further information and/or a Position Description is available on Council’s website at www.weddin.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Human Resources on (02) 6343 1212.
Applications
Applications, addressed to the General Manager, should be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
