Type: Permanent
Post Date: Fri Sep *****:49:*******
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The Opportunity
A Regional Queensland Council is seeking a highly experienced Principal Coordinator Infrastructure Delivery to provide strategic and operational leadership across its road construction, maintenance and grading programs.
Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Delivery, this is a critical leadership position responsible for coordinating complex, multidisciplinary works programs while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to the required quality standards.
What's On Offer
12% employer superannuation contribution
Private-use Council vehicle
Up to $10,000 relocation assistance
Subsidised housing assistance
5 weeks annual leave per annum
Professional membership fees paid by Council
Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
Permanent full-time Local Government position
Significant leadership responsibility across construction and maintenance programs
About the Role
You will provide high-level coordination and leadership across Council's construction, road maintenance and grading programs, ensuring works align with operational priorities, budgets and asset management requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading annual road maintenance, construction and grading programs
Planning and prioritising resources, schedules and operational activities
Providing leadership across multidisciplinary construction and maintenance teams
Managing complex civil works programs across safety, quality, cost and delivery
Overseeing project planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement and contract management
Monitoring project performance against budgets, programs and quality requirements
Providing authoritative technical advice on construction standards, maintenance programs and operational issues
Overseeing QA, WHS,



environmental and traffic management requirements
Managing contractors, consultants, suppliers and other external stakeholders
Driving continuous improvement across construction and grading operations
Developing workforce capability through coaching, training and succession planning
Preparing high-level reports and advising management on performance, risks and priorities
About You
You are a highly experienced civil construction leader who can combine strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead people, establish clear expectations and deliver complex operational programs.
You will bring:
Minimum 15 years' experience in civil construction and maintenance/grading operations
Significant experience leading multidisciplinary operational teams
Extensive construction and grading project management experience
Strong capability across planning, estimating, scheduling, contract management and quality assurance
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence outcomes and drive accountability
High-level analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability
Robust understanding of WHS, environmental and quality management requirements
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills
Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and relevant civil works, asset or project management systems
Current Queensland C Class manual Driver Licence
Current Queensland General Safety Induction White or Blue Card
Highly regarded:
Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
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