About The Position The Project Coordinator provides critical support for the delivery of Council’s capital projects in organising programs, resources, contract administration, and activities efficiently and effectively by communicating and working closely with project managers and Council’s assets teams including roads and drainage, property and building, and water and wastewater.

The Project

Coordinator will effectively consult across Council’s business units including asset engineering, communications, finance, grants, and Work Health Safety teams. The role is important to ensure timely and productive progress of construction projects from concept, design through to delivery managing associated risks.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordination of multiple projects for Council’s assets ensuring associated risks are mitigated through effective project coordination, scheduling of resources, contract administration, and activities including site surveillance of quality, environmental and Work Health Safety.
- Organise and maintain the forward project delivery program for effective budget and resource planning, aligning with both internal and external expectations.
- Manage a team to be utuilised throughout the Infrastructure & Property Directorate, including the Site Surveillance Officer and Contracts Administrator.
- Communicate and work closely with project managers for Council’s infrastructure assets, colleagues, internal and external customers, and service providers. Monitor the progress of works, identify issues, and recommend solutions for resolution with respective managers and project managers.
- Consult across Council including managing works programming conflicts between sites, allocation of resources including budgets, contract administration, grant and communications requirements, and project milestones,



ensuring all stakeholders are working towards deadlines.
- Ensure administration of the Project Control Group (PCG) meetings and related meetings and agendas, whilst monitoring and reporting on progress of project/s to all relevant stakeholders in a timely and sufficient manner.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

About You

- Tertiary qualifications and substantial relevant experience in construction / project management
- Strong communication skills and negotiation skills
- Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and components with programmes and project software. (Office based)
- General construction induction card (white card)

What We Offer

- Temporary, full time, 35 hours per week position, up until 29 September 2029
- Salary from $97,086 to $109,040 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.



The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Paul Chandler, Manager Building and Recreation on 0438 613 469.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email [email protected].
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
- Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
- Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm.

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📌 Project Coordinator (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Muswellbrook Shire Council
📍 Muswellbrook