Major Projects Coordinator

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Major Projects Coordinator to join our Assets and Major Projects team.

In this key leadership role, you will lead the successful delivery of Council's major infrastructure projects from strategic planning and funding through to procurement, construction and project completion. Leading a team of Project Officers, Client Representatives and a Business Analyst, you will provide expert engineering and project management leadership, oversee consultants and contractors, manage project budgets, risks and performance, and drive continuous improvement across project management systems and practices.

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, government agencies, contractors and the community, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports the long-term needs of the Byron Shire community. 

Your role will involve:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Council's major infrastructure projects from planning and funding through to procurement, construction and project completion.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and support to your team to achieve high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks and resources to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Oversee consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, legislative requirements and Council standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, contractors and the community to support successful project delivery.
• Provide expert engineering and technical advice, prepare reports and deliver regular project performance updates to inform decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement across project management, contract management and reporting systems to enhance the delivery of Council's infrastructure program.

What you bring to this role:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration and contractor management.
• Sound knowledge of project management principles for infrastructure assets, Work Health and Safety, environmental legislation and the Local Government framework.
• Sound knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements, environmental legislation and the Local Government Act, Regulations & procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver projects on time and within budget, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, with experience in the MS Office suite of software computer systems that support the delivery of construction and maintenance activities and projects, including financial and records management systems, estimating packages and GIS.
• Current Class C Driver Licence and White Card.
• Experience with application of AS4000 and GC21 contracts highly regarded.

We are offering

• 1x full-time permanent position (35 hours per week)
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $123,788, to $143,427 annually (dependent upon skills and experience) plus super.
• A full private vehicle lease

Other benefits include

• Annual salary reviews and increases based on award conditions
• 12% Superannuation 
• Education and training support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive salary packaging scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
• Fitness Passport
• Health and Wellbeing days
• Opportunity to work with an experienced and committed team! 

Location: This position is based in Mullumbimby; however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact: Justine Dorrell - Business Partner - Workforce Management - 02 6626 7094

Closing date: 12pm (NSW time), Sunday 16 August 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description: Download Major Projects Coordinator PD here

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. 
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

HOW TO APPLY:

As a candidate you can start an application and progressively update the application until you are ready to submit, using the 'Save Application' Feature.

You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand. 

You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position:

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.