Works Coordinator (Civil Construction)

• Don't just work for the City, co-create it!
• Permanent, full time leadership opportunity within civil construction and maintenance
• Flexible working options available

City of Newcastle (CN) has a rare opportunity for an experienced and motivated Works Coordinator with civil construction and maintenance experience to join our Civil Construction team of professionals who work hard to deliver our Capital Works program for the benefit of the community.

As one of our Works Coordinators, you will coordinate the cost-effective construction and maintenance of the public road network and associated infrastructure in accordance with drawings, specifications and adopted Asset Management Plan levels whilst ensuring public and employee safety during the execution of works. You will utilise project management techniques to ensure delivery of a quality product on time and on budget.

With up to 8 direct reports and up to 22 indirect reports, you'll draw on previous experience to lead the activities of multi-functional teams including the allocation of resources (staff, contract labour, equipment and materials) to ensure optimum utilisation of resources.

Find out more about your new career by viewing the position description here.

Why join CN?

• 35-hour working week with flexible work arrangements available
• 4 weeks of annual leave, 3 weeks of personal leave, plus 2 additional paid public holidays
• 17.5% annual leave loading yearly payment 
• Paid parental leave for primary carers
• Industry leading employment conditions
• Corporate Fitness program from as little as $6.45 per week
• Access to a range of exclusive CN employee benefits programs including Novated Lease options as well as access to reward and recognition vouchers
• Annual performance development plans and ongoing training and development opportunities
• Leading the CN Way leadership program
• Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) employee networks and initiatives
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including an Onsite Physiotherapist, Yoga and Mental Health Ambassador Groups

Life at CN

At CN, we value our employees, and their wellbeing takes priority. We encourage employees to make time for what's important and provide the benefits to enable a work life balance.

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable, and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community. 

We champion inclusion so that everyone is valued, and we encourage innovation and creativity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where different styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected.

People with diverse lived experiences (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, carers, and veterans) are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 11 April 2025

Remuneration: $104,536.76 + 11.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week

Contact: Matt Hardy - Construction Manager - 02 4974 6092

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

CN do not accept unsolicited resumes and we respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.